MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas is set to regain basketball supremacy in Asia!
The Philippines is a win away from the Asian baskestball gold as it faces Jordan in the final match tonight, October 6 in Hangzhou, China.
The country advanced to the gold medal round for the first time in 33 years, thanks to the ever reliable naturalized player Justin Brownlee as he and Team Gilas stunned host China in the dying minutes of the semifinals on Wednesday, 77-76.
UPDATE: Gilas Pilipinas downsizes Jordan, wins gold in Asian Games
The Philippines is a win away from the Asian baskestball gold as it faces Jordan in the final match tonight, October 6 in Hangzhou, China.
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| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson vs. Justin Brownlee. Photo Credit: One Sports/Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) |
The country advanced to the gold medal round for the first time in 33 years, thanks to the ever reliable naturalized player Justin Brownlee as he and Team Gilas stunned host China in the dying minutes of the semifinals on Wednesday, 77-76.
UPDATE: Gilas Pilipinas downsizes Jordan, wins gold in Asian Games
Brownlee delivered 7-of-12 from the three-point area and finished with 33 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter.
The last time the Philippines had a gold medal finish in the Asian Games men’s basketball event was in 1962 during the Jakarta, Indonesia Asian Games.
Prior to the last Asiad gold, the Philippines used to be the kings of basketball in the continent with 4 golds in total.
Read more: Determined Gilas Pilipinas sets off to reclaim Asian basketball supremacy
Tonight, the Filipinos will aim for the nation’s 5th gold in the basketball event against formidable Team Jordan spearheaded by Rondae Hollis-Jefferson.
Hollis-Jefferson is averaging 19 points, with his team won all of their first five games of the tournament decisively by a margin of 24.2 points. Jordan also defeated the Philippines, 87-62 on September 30 during the preliminary stage.
READ: 'Lefty Kobe' torments Gilas Pilipinas
But after the 'miraculous' win against China, there's also a big chance that Gilas can take home the gold.
Gilas Pilipinas vs Jordan gold medal match is set at 8 pm.
19th Asian Games Final Round Men's Basketball
Friday, October 6, 2023 – Live Results, Scores
Quarter Scores
How to watch Philippines vs. China Asian Games semis on livestream?
One Sports: Cignal TV channel 6 on free TV
One Sports+: Cignal TV channel 261 HD and 91 SD
Pilipinas Live: Livestreaming app available on the App Store and on Google Play
Smart LiveStream - Stream the games live for FREE for Smart subscribers. Download the app from Google Play or the App Store. Upon registration, users will promptly receive an OTP code via SMS, which can be used to start enjoying the features of Smart LiveStream App on their smartphones.
— The Summit Express
The last time the Philippines had a gold medal finish in the Asian Games men’s basketball event was in 1962 during the Jakarta, Indonesia Asian Games.
Prior to the last Asiad gold, the Philippines used to be the kings of basketball in the continent with 4 golds in total.
Read more: Determined Gilas Pilipinas sets off to reclaim Asian basketball supremacy
Tonight, the Filipinos will aim for the nation’s 5th gold in the basketball event against formidable Team Jordan spearheaded by Rondae Hollis-Jefferson.
Hollis-Jefferson is averaging 19 points, with his team won all of their first five games of the tournament decisively by a margin of 24.2 points. Jordan also defeated the Philippines, 87-62 on September 30 during the preliminary stage.
READ: 'Lefty Kobe' torments Gilas Pilipinas
But after the 'miraculous' win against China, there's also a big chance that Gilas can take home the gold.
Gilas Pilipinas vs Jordan gold medal match is set at 8 pm.
19th Asian Games Final Round Men's Basketball
Friday, October 6, 2023 – Live Results, Scores
| Philippines | 70 | 60 | Jordan |
Quarter Scores
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | 17 | 31 | 51 | 70 |
| Jordan | 12 | 31 | 41 | 60 |
How to watch Philippines vs. China Asian Games semis on livestream?
One Sports: Cignal TV channel 6 on free TV
One Sports+: Cignal TV channel 261 HD and 91 SD
Pilipinas Live: Livestreaming app available on the App Store and on Google Play
Smart LiveStream - Stream the games live for FREE for Smart subscribers. Download the app from Google Play or the App Store. Upon registration, users will promptly receive an OTP code via SMS, which can be used to start enjoying the features of Smart LiveStream App on their smartphones.
— The Summit Express
Laban, Gilas Pilipinas!
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