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Gilas kicks off OQT preparations with much-needed difficulty
Gilas Pilipinas secured a 74-64 victory against the Taiwan Mustangs in a tune-up game as part of their preparation for the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
Dwight Ramos led the Philippine team with 19 points, 4 steals, and 3 rebounds, while Justin Brownlee contributed 12 points and 15 assists.
Kai Sotto added 9 points and 9 rebounds, and June Mar Fajardo tallied 8 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists.
The team played with 11 players due to the absence of injured guard Scottie Thompson.
The Mustangs featured former Gilas Pilipinas players Alex Cabagnot and Geo Chiu, along with former Alab Pilipinas import Sam Deguara, who posed challenges for Gilas.
Coach Tim Cone emphasized that the team did not seek an easy win but rather a difficult game that would help them prepare for the OQT, which they will contest in Riga, Latvia, against Latvia and Georgia.
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