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30/08/2026

Gumanda ang laro pagpasok ni Juan Gomez de Liaño.

30/08/2026

Simula na po ng laban ng Gilas vs Iran.

Mapapanood ang live telecast sa One Sports at RPTV sa TV at sa YouTube channel ng One Sports.

Gilas aims to stay within reach of World Cup spot in game vs IranGilas guns for a sweep of its games in fourth window of...
30/08/2026

Gilas aims to stay within reach of World Cup spot in game vs Iran

Gilas guns for a sweep of its games in fourth window of FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers

by Reuben Terrado

GILAS Pilipinas seeks to sustain its gains from a dramatic overtime win against Jordan last Friday when it goes up against Iran at the close of the fourth window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Stay within reach of World Cup berth
Gilas will be going for its second straight victory in its duel against Iran. The Philippines is coming off a thrilling 82-81 overtime win over Jordan. With the battle for four World Cup berths heating up, the Philippines must win on Sunday. The Nationals own a 3-4 win-loss record entering the match against Iran, which has a 5-2 mark.

Iran also wants a win to get back on track after losing to New Zealand, 93-91, in overtime last Friday.

Kaiju out for strong finish this window
Gilas is looking forward to another strong showing by Kai Sotto for Sunday’s game. Sotto showed how impactful he is to Gilas after he finished with 18 points, 14 rebounds, and two blocks against the Jordan Falcons in his first game with the national team in two years. Sotto also delivered the game-saving block to preserve the effort of Kevin Quiambao, who knocked down thego-ahead three with 11.7 seconds left in overtime.

After this game, it could take awhile again for Sotto to play for the national team especially with reports that Sotto is eyeing a stint in the NCAA this year. Expect Sotto to play with a lot of fire once again in front of the Filipino fans on Sunday.

Eyes on Amini
Based on his credentials, the defense of Gilas will be wary of Mo Amini. Iran’s young star recently had a stint with the Boston Celtics in the NBA Summer League, with the 21-year-old also playing professional basketball in France. Amini didn’t have a great shooting night on Friday against New Zealand where he went 4-of-14 from the field, and the bounce back could happen against Gilas.

Gilas should start strong
In beating Jordan, Gilas needed to overcome an 18-point deficit, 26-8. Fortunately, Gilas was able to mount that huge comeback to win in overtime. But if Gilas isn’t careful, another slow start against Iran could prove costly

Shooting needs to be addressed
Gilas may have won against Jordan but there are some things that still needs to be addressed, and it relates to shooting. The Philippines has generally struggled from three-point range all qualifiers long, and Friday was no exception as Gilas only made four of their 22 attempts from that distance. The free throws were also a problem for the home side, going 14-of-23 from the line.

Credits: SPIN

"Sana huwag muna kayo lumipat ng ibang team. Tuloy nyo pa rin yung paniniwala nyo po sa Converge. For us, kung kayo gust...
30/08/2026

"Sana huwag muna kayo lumipat ng ibang team. Tuloy nyo pa rin yung paniniwala nyo po sa Converge. For us, kung kayo gusto nyo pong manalo, mas lalo po kami, mas gusto po namin manalo para sa inyo."

"Hindi lang po natin pwedeng pagsabay-sabayin lahat. Yung pag-rebuild ng team, pagkuha ng championship o anuman yung pagkuha ng role natin, hindi po natin pwedeng pagsabay-sabayin po. It will take time."

- coach VG Delta Pineda

Tama po ito. Kung gusto nating magtagumpay ang team, lalo na sila na naghihirap para lumaban at kung masakit sa atin pag natatalo sila, doble ito sa FiberXers dahil ginagawa nila ang lahat para makuha ang gusto nating resulta.

Wala ding easy path sa kampeonato. Talagang lahat ay paghihirapan.

Bilang fans, ipagdasal at suportahan oo natin ang Converge FiberXers na sana ay makuha din nila one day ang pangarap nating championship.

Gilas Gameday!Gilas Pilipinas vs Iran.Suportahan ang bayan mamaya. Magtuloy sana ang panalo ng Gilas para magkaroon pa t...
30/08/2026

Gilas Gameday!

Gilas Pilipinas vs Iran.

Suportahan ang bayan mamaya.

Magtuloy sana ang panalo ng Gilas para magkaroon pa tayo ng chance sa FIBA World Cup.

FiberXers represent. 👊Kumpleto na ang Triple J sa Gilas.Tatlong Converge FiberXers players na ang kabilang sa lineup ng ...
30/08/2026

FiberXers represent. 👊

Kumpleto na ang Triple J sa Gilas.

Tatlong Converge FiberXers players na ang kabilang sa lineup ng Gilas Pilipinas sa FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers ngayon.

As expected, Justin Arana is taking the spot of Carl Tamayo for tomorrow's game against Iran.Unlikely as it may due to t...
29/08/2026

As expected, Justin Arana is taking the spot of Carl Tamayo for tomorrow's game against Iran.

Unlikely as it may due to the magnitude of the match, hope Arana plays more than a few minutes so he can validate that his low post proficiency can translate to the international level.

/📷: PBA

BREAKING :Justin Arana will make his Gilas Pilipinas debut tomorrow. 🇵🇭Papalitan ni Justin ang injured na si Carl Tamayo...
29/08/2026

BREAKING :

Justin Arana will make his Gilas Pilipinas debut tomorrow. 🇵🇭

Papalitan ni Justin ang injured na si Carl Tamayo bukas sa laban ng Gilas sa Iran.

Magandang pagkakataon ito para maipakita mi Justin ang kakayahan nya sa international competition.

Good luck Justin. 🙏💜

📷: PBA
29/08/2026

📷: PBA

Juan vs Jordan :6 assists 1 rebound1 block 0/3 field goals 11:31 minutes
29/08/2026

Juan vs Jordan :

6 assists
1 rebound
1 block
0/3 field goals
11:31 minutes

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