MANILA, Philippines – The country's national team Gilas Pilipinas resumes its bid for the FIBA World Cup 2019 as they host Team Kazakhstan in the fifth window of the Qualifiers round Friday night, November 30, 2018 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Watch the live streaming video here.
Two towering centers June Mar Fajardo and Greg Slaughter banner the Philippines' final lineup with the aim to bolster their chances for a world berth.
Stanley Pringle will be the designated naturalized player for Gilas.
UPDATE: Philippines falls to Kazakhstan in FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers
The Nationals are currently in 3rd place (5-3 record) and looking for more wins against fifth-ranked Kazakhstan (3-5).
Only the top 3 teams per group will enter the World Cup in China next year.
Previous match against the Kazakhs was in the 2018 Asian Games where the Philippines won with 37 points lead behind Pringle's 18 points.
"Sa nangyari doon sa Asian Games, I'm sure they'll make adjustments," Gilas head coach Yeng Guiao said.
Guiao told reporters that they are heading to the Friday's game with the same approach and game plan but also ready in case the opponent will make major change on the strategy.
Tip-off time is at 7:30 pm.
LIVE STREAM: Gilas Pilipinas vs Kazakhstan FIBA World Cup 2019 Asian Qualifiers on livestream (video courtesy of YouTube/Sports5):
Live updates courtesy of ESPN5:
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Completing the line-up for the Philippines are Japeth Aguilar, Beau Belga, Alex Cabagnot, JP Erram, Marcio Lassiter, Gabe Norwood, LA Tenorio, Scottie Thompson, and Matthew Wright.
After Kazakhstan, Gilas will face Iran next on December 3 (Monday), also at the Mall of Asia Arena.
— The Summit Express
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| Team Pilipinas all-out to win against Kazakhstan | Photo Credit: pba.ph |
Two towering centers June Mar Fajardo and Greg Slaughter banner the Philippines' final lineup with the aim to bolster their chances for a world berth.
Stanley Pringle will be the designated naturalized player for Gilas.
UPDATE: Philippines falls to Kazakhstan in FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers
The Nationals are currently in 3rd place (5-3 record) and looking for more wins against fifth-ranked Kazakhstan (3-5).
Only the top 3 teams per group will enter the World Cup in China next year.
Previous match against the Kazakhs was in the 2018 Asian Games where the Philippines won with 37 points lead behind Pringle's 18 points.
"Sa nangyari doon sa Asian Games, I'm sure they'll make adjustments," Gilas head coach Yeng Guiao said.
Guiao told reporters that they are heading to the Friday's game with the same approach and game plan but also ready in case the opponent will make major change on the strategy.
Tip-off time is at 7:30 pm.
LIVE STREAM: Gilas Pilipinas vs Kazakhstan FIBA World Cup 2019 Asian Qualifiers on livestream (video courtesy of YouTube/Sports5):
Live updates courtesy of ESPN5:
Completing the line-up for the Philippines are Japeth Aguilar, Beau Belga, Alex Cabagnot, JP Erram, Marcio Lassiter, Gabe Norwood, LA Tenorio, Scottie Thompson, and Matthew Wright.
After Kazakhstan, Gilas will face Iran next on December 3 (Monday), also at the Mall of Asia Arena.
— The Summit Express
