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Gilas Pilipinas celebrates after beating Jordan in the Fiba World Cup 2027 Asian qualifiers at Mall of Asia Arena. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines–Gilas Pilipinas escaped Jordan, 82-81, in overtime to open its second round campaign with a much-needed win in the Fiba World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers on Friday at Mall of Asia Arena.
Kevin Quiambao nailed a go-ahead three with 13 seconds left in overtime and Kai Sotto came up with a huge block on Abdullah Olajuwon’s game-winning attempt for Jordan as the Philippines got back on the winning track in these qualifiers.
Sotto, who played for the Nationals for the first time since 2024, led with 18 points and 14 rebounds while CJ Perez, who scored crucial baskets that helped Gilas Pilipinas force overtime, added 16 points.
Gilas Pilipinas ended a four-game losing skid dating back to February and breathed life into its World Cup hopes.
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