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STANDING TALL: Gilas Pilipinas towers over Tall Blacks
Gilas Pilipinas secured a main draw seat in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers with a 93-89 victory over New Zealand.
The win completed a sweep of the November window for Gilas, improving their chances of reaching the Asia Cup.
Anchored by Kai Sotto and June Mar Fajardo, the Filipino squad utilized their height advantage, outscoring New Zealand 48-16 from the paint.
Kai Sotto, despite recent concussion protocols, delivered an impressive all-around performance with 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists.
This victory marked a significant shift, as Gilas successfully negated New Zealand's typically strong outside shooting by dominating the inside game.
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Gilas Pilipinas achieved a historic 93-89 victory over New Zealand in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers, marking their first win against the Tall Blacks in this tournament after an eight-year drought.
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