Gilas Pilipinas eyes comeback vs Chinese Taipei in FIBA qualifier

Gilas Pilipinas aims to bounce back from recent losses in the Doha Invitational Cup as they prepare for their game against Chinese Taipei on Thursday at 7 p.m. in the third window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.

Despite securing an early ticket to the Asian meet with four wins, including a previous victory over Chinese Taipei last year, Gilas faces new challenges due to the absence of Kai Sotto and the presence of new players on the opposing team.

Tim Cone, head coach of Gilas Pilipinas, expressed optimism about his team's performance during training in Taipei and emphasized the importance of focusing on the upcoming match against Chinese Taipei.

Chinese Taipei has added a new import player and coach to their roster, making this rematch more challenging for Gilas who will also field AJ Edu and Jamie Malonzo after overcoming injuries.

Coach Cone believes that the recent losses served as a wake-up call for his team and hopes they are now prepared for a tough fight against Chinese Taipei on Thursday.