Fiba Asia 2013 (Finals) PHILIPPINES 71-85 IRAN

The Philippine national men’s basketball team battled gallantly before succumbing to basketball powerhouse Iran, 85-71, in the title game of the FIBA Asia Championship. Gilas Pilipinas had to settle for a silver medal, the country’s best finish since winning the Asian title in 1985.

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Gilas Pilipinas Defeated South Korea, 86-79 (Highlights Video)

Pasok na sa FIBA World Basketball ang Gilas Pilipinas matapos talunin ang South Korea, 86-79, sa kanilang semifinal match ng FIBA Asia.

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FIBA Asia Championship 2013 Quarterfinals: Gilas Pilipinas vs Kazakhstan (Full Game) - 09 August 2013

FIBA Asia Championship 2013 Quarterfinals: Gilas Pilipinas vs Kazakhstan (Full Game) - 09 August 2013

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FIBA Asia Championship: Gilas Pilipinas eliminates kazakhstan, 88-58

The Philippine national men’s basketball team rode on a hot start for a rousing 88-58 victory in the quarterfinals of the FIBA Asia Championship on Friday. With the victory, Gilas Pilipinas marched into the final four of the tournament, which serves as qualifier to the FIBA World Cup. The Philippines only needs to win one of its last two games to book its first appearance in the world basketball stage in four decades. [Read Full Article on interaksyon.com]

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Gilas Pilipinas bounces back strong Defeated Japan 90-71 (REPLAY)

The Philippine national men’s basketball team played its best basketball of the FIBA Asia Championship so far, posting an impressive 90-71 beatdown of Japan on Monday at the Mall of Asia Arena. Coming off a heartbreaking loss to Chinese Taipei last Saturday, Gilas Pilipinas showed its resilience with pinpoint shooting and suffocating defense to book its first victory in the second round of the tournament. [Read Full Article on interaksyon.com]

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IRAN Defeated Korea 76-65, AUGUST 02 2013 - Highlights

The Iran team continued its winning streak in Group C of FIBA Asia after they won against South Korea with the final score at 65-76 in favor of Iran.

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Gilas Pilipinas Defeated Jordan 77-71, FIBA Asia Championship - (Replay)

The Philippine national men’s basketball team started slowly once more, but woke up in time in the third quarter to run away with a 77-71 win over Jordan in the FIBA Asia Championship on Friday at the Mall of Asia Arena. Like in its first outing against Saudi Arabia, Gilas Pilipinas was luggish in the opening half, falling behind, 38-33, at halftime.

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South Korea Defeated China in FIBA Asia Score 63-59

Tinalo ng South Korea ang depending champion China with a thrilling 63-59 upset sa opening day ng FIBA Asia Championsip 2013 on Thursday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

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FIBA Asia Championship 2013 Preliminary Schedule Released

The 27th FIBA Asia Championship will be start on August 1-11, 2013, the venue of the games will be held at Mall of Asia Arena and Ninoy Aquino Stadium and also the schedule of basketball games for 2013 has been released by the manila2013.fibaasia.net.

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Philippines to host FIBA Asia Championship in Philippines for first time in 40 years

The last time the Philippines hosted the top Asian basketball competition, a team led by Robert Jaworski, Yoyong Martirez, Bogs Adornado, Big Boy Reynoso, and Manny Paner led the home team to the gold medal.

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Too late for SMC players to join SMART-Gilas in Japan, says Chot Reyes

It’s too late. That’s how SMART-Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes reacted about reports that San Miguel Corporation is willing to lend players from its PBA teams to the national program for the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup in Tokyo, Japan.

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FIBA Asia: Jordan ousts Iran, paves easier path for SMART-Gilas

Group F fourth-seed Jordan, which entered the quarterfinal round winning just three of six six assignments in the tournament, pulled off a shocking upset of erstwhile undefeated Iran, 88-84, at the FIBA Asia Championship for Men in Wuhan, China.

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FIBA Asia 2011 Round 2 (Day 7 Game Results) Smart Gilas Pilipinas 75-52 Syria

The Scores:

Philippines 75 - Douthit 20, de Ocampo 8, Tiu 8, Lutz 7, Casio 7, Alapag 6, Lassiter 5, Aguilar 4, Taulava 4, Williams 2, Baracael 2, Barroca 2.

Syria 52 - Al Hamwi 11, Gorges 9, Jilati 8, Nalbandian 6, Alsaman 5, Deeb 4, Osfira 4, Lubus 3, Daks 2, Al Katib 0.

Quarters: 14-11, 23-32, 49-45, 75-52 [COMPLETE GAME STATS]

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FIBA Asia Champion's Cup: PHL's best finish in 15 years

source: Joaquin Henson | philstar.com

The Philippines hadn’t made it to the Final Four of the FIBA-Asia Champions Cup since Hapee Toothpaste represented the country to bag the crown at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in 1996.

So the breakthrough this year was significant for Smart Gilas. There were close calls along the way. In 2005, the Philippines was eliminated by Jordan in the quarterfinals and wound up fifth. It was the same finish in 2009 when Gilas lost a 76-71 decision to Al Arabi of Qatar in the semifinals.

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Lebanon arranges title showdown with champs Iran

source: gmanews.tv

Al Riyadi-Lebanon clinched the second finals berth in the 2011 FIBA-Asia Champions Cup after dispatching Al Rayyan-Qatar, 71-52, on Saturday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.

Ismail Abdel Moneim Ismail Ahmed tallied 25 points and 12 points as Lebanon takes on Mahram-Iran in Sunday’s final at 6 p.m.

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FIBA ASIA: PHL Smart Gilas vs Iran Semifinals Replay - 04 June 2011

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FIBA ASIA: PHL SMART GILAS VS SYRIA QUARTERFINALS REPLAY - 03 JUNE 2011

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FIBA-Asia: Gilas 5 downs Iraq, gears up vs Jordan

source: gmanews.tv

Pilipinas-Smart Gilas geared up for its crucial match-up with ASU-Jordan after coming away with a 74-64 win over Duhok-Iraq for its third straight victory in the 2011 FIBA Asia Champions Cup at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Tuesday night.

Marcus Douthit finished with 14 points and 15 rebounds while Mark Barroca added 12 markers and eight assists. The Nationals stake their perfect record when they take on ASU-Jordan on Wednesday with the Group A top spot on the line. Both teams hold a 3-0 win-loss record.

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FIBA ASIA: PHL SMART GILAS VS QATAR REPLAY - 31 MAY 2011

The FIBA Asia Champions Cup 2011 will be the 22nd staging of the FIBA Asia Champions Cup, the basketball club tournament of FIBA Asia. The tournament will be held in Pasig, Philippines from May 28 to June 5, 2011. The event is co-organized by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas and FIBA Asia.

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FIBA ASIA: PHL SMART GILAS VS MALAYSIA REPLAY - 29 MAY 2011

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