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Tim Cone all praises for Brownee, Gilas after ‘miracle’ win over China
Justin Brownlee and Gilas Pilipinas celebrate victory after the men’s basketball match between Philippines and China in the 19th Asian Games at Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium on October 4, 2023. (Photo by CHINASPORTS/VCG )No Use China. MANILA, Philippines — Even Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone couldn’t stop marveling at Justin Brownlee’s amazing clutch plays…
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China basketball fans pile in after latest loss to Gilas Pilipinas
Gilas Pilipinas celebrate victory as China team huddles after the men’s basketball semifinal in the 19th Asian Games at Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium on October 4, 2023. (Photo by CHINASPORTS/VCG ) Fed-up Chinese basketball fans berated and mocked the men’s national team on Thursday after China’s agonizing 77-76 defeat to Gilas Pilipinas in the…
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After Asiad, Pat looking at Worlds for Gilas belles
Gilas Pilipinas Women in the 19th Asian Games. The Gilas Pilipinas women saw action in their first Asian Games (Asiad) in 25 years, reaching the quarterfinals like they had targeted to do. The Philippines ended its campaign with a 2-2 record to finish fifth in a field of 12 nations—a decent run for a program…
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Gilas rallies to beat China, advances to Asian Games gold medal match
FILE–Gilas Pilipinas’ Justin Brownlee. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Gilas Pilipinas came back from 20 points down to stun host China, 77-76, on Wednesday night to advance to the final of the 19th Asian Games men’s basketball tournament. The Nationals got to work in the final period behind the heroics of the beloved naturalized forward Justin Brownlee, who…
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Brownlee says Gilas up to task of taking down China in Asian Games semis
Gilas Pilipinas in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. –POOL PHOTO As the Philippines watched its sizeable lead get shredded by Iran’s young guns, Gilas Pilipinas turned to its poise, and—to nobody’s surprise—its indefatigable ace to avoid what would’ve been an unforgivable collapse in the 19th Asian Games men’s basketball tournament. The ever-reliable Justin…
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Gilas Women ousted by South Korea in Asian Games
Gilas Pilipinas Women in the 19th Asian Games. MANILA, Philippines–Gilas Pilipinas Women’s Asian Games campaign ended at the hands of South Korea on Monday night following a 93-71 loss in Hangzhou, China. The Koreans dealt damage from inside and out for an early lead that kept Gilas in catch-up mode for most of the game…
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Gilas starts steep trek back to contention, clashes with Qatar
Justin Brownlee has been the only consistent offensive weapon for the Nationals.—POOL PHOTO For a brief time in the Philippines’ eventual loss to Jordan in the 19th Asian Games (Asiad) on Saturday, Gilas showed grit and poise in overhauling a 12-point halftime deficit and even forcing a pair of deadlocks in the third quarter. There…
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Gilas Women dealt with first loss in Asian Games by Japan
Gilas Pilipinas Women guard Janine Pontejos in the Asian Games.–SBP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–Gilas Pilipinas suffered its first loss in the 19th Asian Games women’s basketball tournament, running into a well-oiled Japan side, 96-59, on Sunday night. Saddled by an error-filled first quarter, Gilas hardly stood a chance against pretty much the same Akatsuki Five that…
Read More Gilas out of 3×3 basketball medal contention in Asian Games
Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 team in the Asian Games men’s basketball 3×3 competition. –SBP MANILA, Philippines–Gilas Pilipinas crashed out of the 3×3 medal race after bowing to South Korea, 19-16, in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. The Philippines found itself in an early 7-0 hole in the quarterfinal clash at Deqing Basketball Court, struggling…
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Gilas loses to Jordan, faces longer road to Asian Games podium
Gilas Pilipinas’ Justin Brownlee is guarded by Jordan’s Rondae Hollis-Jefferson at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.–ASIAN GAMES POOL MANILA, Philippines–Gilas Pilipinas missed out on an outright passage into the quarterfinals of the 19th Asian Games men’s basketball tournament on Saturday, following an 87-62 rout at the hands of Jordan. The Philippines were held…
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