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New Zealand Tall Blacks make for tough Gilas Pilipinas assignment
New Zealand's skipper Corey Webster anticipates a nostalgic return to Manila as the Tall Blacks face Gilas Pilipinas in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.
Webster, who played for the Tall Blacks in the 2016 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament, recalls the intense atmosphere of playing against the Philippines.
In their 2016 encounter, Webster led New Zealand to an 89-80 victory over the Andre Blatche-led Filipino squad, scoring 23 points.
He averaged 21.7 points per game in that tournament, where New Zealand competed against strong teams like France and Canada.
Webster expressed excitement about playing in front of the passionate Filipino crowd again, describing the experience as "electric" and a great opportunity for any player.
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