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...
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...
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson proved to be the biggest thorn in the side of Gilas Pilipinas after leading Jordan to a masterful 87-62 victory over the Filipinos in the men’s basketball competitions in the 19th Asian Games at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium on Saturday, Sept. 30. Jordan's...
HANGZHOU, China – Interim Gilas coach Tim Cone knows his business so well and also knows how important is the Asian Games to million of Filipino basketball fans. Interim Gilas coach Tim Cone (PBA Images) Without the luxury of a long and intensive preparation for this year’s event that the...
Gilas Pilipinas opened its 19th Asian Games bid in style, cruising past Bahrain, 89-61, in the men's basketball event at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium on Tuesday, Sept. 26. Justin Brownlee lead the way for Gilas Pilipinas (PSC-POC Media Pool) The Nationals didn't look like a team...
HANGZHOU, China – Forget about the mishandling of the Gilas Pilipinas’ lineup back home, it’s now time to get real. Gilas Pilipinas (PBA Images) The Nationals arrived in this modern city on Sunday, Sept. 24, in high spirits despite the difficulty of coach Tim Cone to assemble a...
HANGZHOU, China – Filipino migrants are teeming with excitement for a chance to see up close and personal members of Gilas Pilipinas competing in the 19th Asian Games here. Gilas Pilipinas (PBA Images) A Filipino working in a government TV station said Filipino communities from nearby provinces,...
