Just as the buzzer sounded off on Wednesday night, Oct. 4, in the game between the Philippines and China in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, not a few Filipinos may have stopped rejoicing for a moment to call to mind the storied campaign of the country’s first-ever, all professional basketball...
HANGZHOU, China – “Just-in” time. That was how one self-styled expert described Justine Brownlee’s sudden explosion in the final half that helped power Gilas Pilipinas to spell-binding 77-76 win over China in their titanic semis duel in the 19th Asian Games that left home fans in funeral...
HANGZHOU – This could be a rematch for the ages: Gilas Pilipinas vs Jordan for the 19th Asian Games men’s basketball gold medal. Gilas Pilipinas forward Justin Brownlee (right) and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson of Jordan. (PSC-POC Media Pool) And Justin Brownlee vs Rondae Hollis-Jefferson for...
HANGZHOU, China – The atmosphere, and even the feeling, was electric. Justin Brownlee goes for a floater against Chinese defender. (PSC-POC Media Pool) One said it was one for the ages, the other described it as unbelievable and unforgettable. There were too many descriptions. ...
The social media space erupted in frenzy and almost simultaneously when Gilas Pilipinas completed a momentous 77-76 victory over host China to advance to the gold medal round of the 19th Asian Games at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center in China on Wednesday, Oct. 4. Social media celebrates...
HANGZHOU, China – NBA Hall of Famer and Chinese basketball executive Yao Ming was flashed on a giant screen late in the first half, smiling broadly. Gilas Pilipinas players celebrate after beating China, 77-76, en route to finals. (PSC-POC Medial Pool) But that smile disappeared toward the end of...
Filipino-American guard Jordan Clarkson took time to look back to what he described as a fun experience during the off-season after spending time with Gilas Pilipinas and playing in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Jordan Clarkson (Noel Pabalete/MB) In a video of the Utah Jazz Media Availability press...
HANGZHOU, China – For Gilas coach Tim Cone, time has changed the landscape of Asian basketball for the better. Gilas Pilipinas (PSC-POC Media pool) That was the strong belief of Cone, who handled the star-studded Centennial Team 25 years ago that suffered crushing defeats to China and even South...
HANGZHOU, China – Justin Brownlee was held to just two points in the payoff period but that difficult basket with only 44 seconds was enough to bail Gilas Pilipinas out of danger in a wild and enthralling contest with longtime rival Iran. And embarrassment, too. Gilas Pilipinas (PSC-POC Media...
The Gilas Pilipinas’ valiant effort in the 19th Asian Games ended at the hands of familiar tormentor South Korea, 93-71, in the women’s 5-on-5 basketball tournament at the Shaoxing Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium on Monday, Oct. 2. Jisu Park gets the better of her matchup against Jack...
Gilas Pilipinas put its medal campaign back on track after venting its ire on the hapless Qatar with a resounding 80-41 victory in the men's 5-on-5 basketball competition at the Zhejiang University Zijingang Gymnasium in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China on Monday, Oct. 2. Picking themselves...
HANGZHOU, China – Up against younger and stronger rivals, Tokyo Olympics champion Hidilyn Diaz was the first to flinch as rising star Kim Ilgyong of North Korea stole the limelight with record-shattering performance in the women’s 59-kilogram class on Monday, Oct. 2, in the...
