Gilas Pilipinas during his first training in Djeddah, Saudi Arabia, before the Asian Cup Fiba 2025.
Manila, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas won a 75-61 victory over Jordan on Saturday in a development match in front of the Fiba Asia Cup in Djeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Small details were provided by the Samahang Basketbbol Ng Pilipinas while the match was held behind closed doors, but Gilas was able to remain in control after an advance of 40-29 at halftime to win the two games of its exhibitions.
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The Philippines returned from 21 to beat the Black Bears of Macao, 103-98, Monday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Calvin Oftana, according to a report from the PBA website, saw Action For Gilas despite an ankle injury during the recent final of the Philippines Cup for TNT.
With Scottie Thompson, Dwight Ramos and Kevin Quiambao would have connected crucial shots that kept Gilas in front of the end.
The exhibition at Al Ahli Sports Club occurred three days before Gilas opened its Asia Cup Group D against Chinese-Taipei campaign.
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Jordan also used the competition to strengthen the Asian Cup, led by Dar Tucker as a naturalized player.
The SBP and the Jordan Basketball Federation, which published photos of the game on social networks, did not reveal if June Mar Fajardo was able to see the action for Gilas.
Fajardo had been confronted with a calf injury from the Philippine Cup semi-final and his participation in practices since his arrival in Djeddah has been limited.
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