“It’s unbelievable,” Gilas coach Norman Black said on the heels of the Philippines’ 83-58 whipping of Malaysia in Group A play Sunday at the Nimibutr Stadium.
“It feels like we’re in the Philippines right now with a lot of people in the stands to cheer for us. Hopefully, they can continue to come out as we get farther in the tournament,” he added.
Gilas got off to a shaky start before Ray Parks and Robert Bolick helped steady the squad beginning in the second quarter, where Malaysia was held to just four points.
Gilas Pilipinas bucked a jittery start to beat Malaysia, 83-58, in the opener of its bid to defend the gold in men’s basketball of the 33rd Southeast Asian Games on Sunday here.
The trio of Ray Parks Jr., Robert Bolick and Thirdy Ravena led the charge as the Philippines shook off a first quarter deficit and some anxious moments in the third to pull away for the lopsided victory.
Gilas Pilipinas look to build on the dominant opening win against Malaysia as they take on Vietnam next in SEA Games 2025 basketball. Buoyed by a dominant opening win and a promising debut from Dalph Panopio, Gilas Pilipinas Men look to keep their perfect start going when they face Vietnam in the SEA Games 2025 on Monday, Dec. 15. Tip off is at 12:30 p.m. (Philippine time) in Bangkok, Thailand.
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