Philippines' national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, secures a spot in the Asia Cup, as New Zealand triumphs over Chinese Taipei.
Philippinebasketball powerhouse, Gilas Pilipinas, has won a guaranteed spot in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup tournament, after achieving an impressive start in the qualifiers. With a perfect 4-0 record in Group B, the Philippines secured their berth when New Zealand beat Chinese Taipei on November 25.
Stepping up their game in their home games during the second qualifying window, the Philippines earned a thrilling 93-89 victory over New Zealand and routed Hong Kong by a wide margin of 93-54. Meanwhile, New Zealand managed to bounce back from their initial loss to the Philippines to secure a commanding 3-1 record.
The Philippines' impressive streak places them alongside Australia (4-0) and Japan (4-0) as early entrants to the Asia Cup. The Philippines has previously qualified for the Asia Cup for seven consecutive editions. Chinese Taipei, who currently stands at 1-3, and Hong Kong, who remains winless after four games, fall behind the Philippines in Group B.
In the third qualifying window, the Philippines will test their mettle against New Zealand and Chinese Taipei in a challenging set of road games. The Asia Cup itself will take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in August.
The Philippines aims to replicate its earlier performance in the qualifiers, where the team ended without a single loss. This journey, filled with challenging opponents and tough competition, promises to deliver an exhilarating lead-up to the coveted Asia Cup tournament.
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The Philippines' basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, will continue their impressive performance in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers, aiming to maintain their undefeated record just like in the previous qualifiers, as they take on challenging opponents in the third qualifying window, including New Zealand and Chinese Taipei. After securing a spot in the Asia Cup with a perfect 4-0 record in Group B, Gilas Pilipinas' upcoming basketball games will undoubtedly provide a thrilling lead-up to the tournament in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in August.
