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Gilas beats Macau in send-off game ahead of FIBA Asia Cup
Gilas Pilipinas secured a 103-98 comeback victory against the Macau Black Bears in their send-off friendly match at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, overcoming a 21-point deficit.
Justin Brownlee led the win with 32 points and 15 rebounds, playing for the first time since recovering from surgery for a broken thumb.
Dwight Ramos added 19 points, while AJ Edu contributed with a slam dunk in the closing seconds.
Key players June Mar Fajardo, Calvin Oftana, and Troy Rosario sat out the game.
The team is training for the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from August 5-17.
Coach Tim Cone credited the team's defense for their win, which helped them overcome Macau's scoring runs in the second half.
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Gilas Pilipinas has finalized its 12-man roster for the FIBA Asia Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, set to run from August 5 to 17.
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Gilas Pilipinas secured a come-from-behind 103-98 victory against the Macau Bears in a preparatory match for the FIBA Asia Cup.
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Gilas Pilipinas, coached by Tim Cone, is aiming for a gold medal in the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, a feat not achieved in 40 years since their last win in 1985.
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Gilas Pilipinas staged a remarkable comeback, overcoming a 21-point deficit to defeat the Macau Black Bears 103-98 in a friendly match at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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Justin Brownlee expressed confidence in Gilas Pilipinas' potential to dominate at the Asian level, highlighting the team's current capabilities.
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