Gilas Pilipinas finally emerged victorious against New Zealand for a historic feat in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers second window on Thursday, Nov. 21.
Gilas Pilipinas drew a sensational outing from Kai Sotto in securing its 93-89 victory over New Zealand in the second window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay on Thursday, Nov. 21.
The Nationals thus came up with the answer against the Tall Blacks, who won all of their previous four meetings.
The Filipino ballers now have a solo hold of the top spot in Group B at 3-0 while shoving erstwhile co-leader New Zealand to second at 2-1.
Gilas could secure a ticket to the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 with a win against Hong Kong on Sunday, Nov. 24.