Dwight Ramos benches due to injury, fans chant 'We want Dwight'

Dwight Ramos did not play for Gilas Pilipinas during their match against Hong Kong on Sunday due to knee and calf injuries sustained in the previous game against New Zealand.

Despite his absence, fans at the Mall of Asia Arena chanted 'We want Dwight' as Gilas led by a significant margin near the end of the game.

Gilas head coach Tim Cone humorously addressed Ramos's benching, emphasizing that trainers advised him to rest due to nagging pain in both injuries.

Ramos confirmed after the game that he was playing through an injury against New Zealand and needed additional rest before returning to Japan for his B.League duties.

Cone acknowledged the fans' enthusiasm but remained firm, stating that he loved Ramos's basketball mind more than anything else and wanted what was best for him.

Gilas Pilipinas secured a victory over Hong Kong with a score of 93-54, maintaining their strong performance despite Ramos's absence.