Gilas Pilipinas maintained their unbeaten streak on Sunday, November 24, dominating Hong Kong with a 93-54 victory in the second window of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers, showcasing their continued prowess on the court.
The Philippine national team opened the game with a strong starting lineup, featuring Kai Sotto, Scottie Thompson, June Mar Fajardo, Justin Brownlee, and Calvin Oftana.
Gilas gained an early advantage in the first quarter, leading with a score of 25-16.
Hong Kong closed the gap in the second quarter, employing a fast-paced and aggressive offensive strategy.
The Philippines closed the first half with a 45-35 advantage, powered by strong performances from Kai Sotto and June Mar Fajardo, who both tallied 10 points each.
Gilas Pilipinas broke the game wide open in the fourth quarter, with Scottie Thompson and Justin Brownlee leading the charge. Carl Tamayo continued to impress in the latter half of the game.
Closing the game in style, Mason Amos fired a corner three-pointer to put the finishing touches on Gilas Pilipinas' dominant performance.
With 16 points, five rebounds, and one assist, Carl Tamayo shined as the standout player of the game.
Kai Sotto helped anchor the win with 12 points, 15 rebounds, and two assists. June Mar Fajardo and CJ Perez contributed 14 points each, with Justin Brownlee adding 13 points to the effort.
The third window of the qualifiers sees Gilas back in action in February 2025, starting with a clash against Chinese Taipei on the 20th, followed by a showdown with New Zealand on the 23rd.
