Gilas Pilipinas look to score a follow up victory just days after dealing Guam a 41-point beatdown in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
Gilas and Guam square off anew, this time with the Philippines as host to end the initial window of the World Cup Qualifiers.
In their first encounter, Gilas survived Jericho Cruz’s first quarter explosion before cruising to the 87-46 road win.
Coming off a bout with pneumonia, Justin Brownlee looked like he was in top form with 22 points, two rebounds, two assists, and a steal.
Dwight Ramos added 10 points six rebounds, three assists, two steals, and a block.
The Philippines' men's basketball team kicked off their FIBA 2027 World Cup Asian Qualifiers campaign with a convincing 87–46 road win over Guam at the Calvo Fieldhouse on Friday (28 November).
After a tight first quarter that ended 17–17, the team known as Gilas Pilipinas seized control in the second, outscoring Guam 23–12 to build momentum. From there, Gilas steadily pulled away, leading 40–29 at halftime and stretching the lead to 64–36 by the end of the third.
The two are expected to play the same major role when the Filipinos finish their home-and-away set against Guam.
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Like most sportswriters, Jan Ballesteros once dreamed of becoming a professional hooper. But he learned the hard way that it’s not for everyone.
He continues to be involved in the sport he loves, but this time as a member of the PBA Press Corps. Aside from primarily covering the PBA, he is also assigned to cover Gilas Pilipinas.
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