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Gilas Pilipinas seems to attain what it failed to perform within the earlier version of the FIBA Asia Cup because it battles Saudi Arabia for a quarterfinal berth
MANILA, Philippines – Redemption is at stake for Gilas Pilipinas because it eyes a return to the FIBA Asia Cup quarterfinals.
The Philippines can obtain what it failed to perform within the earlier version when it tangles with host nation Saudi Arabia on the King Abdullah Sports activities Metropolis in Jeddah on Monday, August 11 (Tuesday, August 12, Manila time).
A win over the Saudis will ship the Filipinos to the final eight, the place two-time defending champion Australia awaits.
Justin Brownlee and Dwight Ramos, the one gamers averaging in double-figure scoring for the workforce, are as soon as once more anticipated to indicate the best way for the Philippines, which seeks a deeper run after an early exit within the 2022 tiff.
In 2022, the Filipinos additionally obtained previous the group stage however absorbed a 102-81 loss to Japan and failed to succeed in the Asia Cup quarterfinals for the primary time in 15 years.
Brownlee averages 21.3 factors, 6.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.0 steals, whereas Ramos norms 18.7 factors, 4.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.7 steals because the Nationals positioned third in Group D with a 1-2 document.
The Philippines has not misplaced to Saudi Arabia in FIBA play, however the hosts are not any pushovers, ending second in Group C with a 2-1 slate following a slim loss to China, a shocking win over Jordan, and a blowout of India.
Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman will probably be a marked man for the Filipinos as he leads Saudi Arabia with 23.7 factors, which ranks third within the match, on high of 5.7 rebounds and 4.0 assists.
Recreation time is 12 am. – Rappler.com
