Gilas to turn tide in July? Justin Brownlee fights for rebounding position against Sam Froling of Australia in their game Sunday at the MOA Arena. MANILA, Philippines — It was a stinging loss to mighty Australia that left Gilas Pilipinas with a feeling of letting its adoring supporters down. With this, they reeled to a 0-2 showing in the second window of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers after falling short three nights earlier in a fighting 66-69 loss to New Zealand. The July window gives Gilas (2-2 overall) a chance at atonement against Australia (4-0) and NZ (2-2).

Source: Philippine Star March 02, 2026 16:40 UTC