Kiefer Ravena clarifies Gilas' goal vs Indonesia

Gilas Pilipinas team captain Kiefer Ravena clarified that the team's focus is on playing their best, not solely on achieving a 30-40 point victory against Indonesia in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.

Ravena explained that setting a high bar for themselves was the primary intention behind the ambitious target mentioned by Marc Pingris.

He emphasized that the ultimate goal is to win, regardless of the margin, but playing hard is the team's top priority.

Ravena acknowledged that while a blowout win is not impossible, it will certainly be challenging.

Recent history indicates Gilas Pilipinas has a strong record against Indonesia, having defeated them by significant margins in previous tournaments.

Ravena highlighted that aiming for a dominant win aims to establish high standards for the younger players and foster a culture of playing hard, as emphasized by coaches Tab Baldwin and Mark Dickel.

A decisive victory against Indonesia is seen as a crucial positive start for the Gilas program and its future initiatives.