Georgia will not be as proud as Latvia and they might employ some zone. And now they also have more scouting reports to work with, and not to mention it's such a quick break between games (fatigue). It will be tough, but if they come in with the same mindset, energy and teamwork, I like our chances.
To be fair, this win needed two generational bigs to pull off: June Mar and Kai. I don't think there's any point in our basketball history that we have this much talent from our bigs. We also have GOAT import Brownlee to thank.
Now we just need a healthy Edu and Kouame to be granted an exemption to play as a local and we can sustain that level of frontline talent for the entire game.
Looks like the three month prep last year paying off with Junmar as he polished his game during that stint, Newsome had improved his pg skills..
That's the benefit of having a 2-month full time training camp during the June-July-August period. We've seen that with Gilas-2 of coach Chot in 2013 & 2014, as well as with Gilas-3 of coach Tab in 2015. Iba ang progress/improvement ng team if given ample time of training.
Japan is better than us in World Cup 2023. That was still Chot Reyes era.
2023 Asian Games and 2024 is different.
Serious question, could a full force Lebanon who did not participate in Asian Games beat an RHJ - led Jordan team? Jordan was the strongest in the Asian Games. Bu I doubt they can matchup w Euro teams.
We beat them fair and square with Bohannon and Al Dwairi with our Team B.
New Zealand beats Croatia. Philippines beats Latvia.
This is a day of upsets.
I want Philippines to beat Georgia. Those Georgians think that Latvia dropped their game intentionally against us (does not make sense). Beating them will put things into their senses and shut these Georgians up.
Should Chairman Yao be thinking, this coach is perfect for our team composition (Tall bigs, tall forwards, less reliance to ailun guo like guards). Ive been looking everywhere for a right foreign coach to pirate but he is just living somewhere in Alabang
QMB might be a vital piece for us he will get the Japeth spot and the 3rd big on aj edu core
Japan is better than us in World Cup 2023. That was still Chot Reyes era.
2023 Asian Games and 2024 is different.
Serious question, could a full force Lebanon who did not participate in Asian Games beat an RHJ - led Jordan team? Jordan was the strongest in the Asian Games. Bu I doubt they can matchup w Euro teams.
We beat them fair and square with Bohannon and Al Dwairi with our Team B.
Should Chairman Yao be thinking, this coach is perfect for our team composition (Tall bigs, tall forwards, less reliance to ailun guo like guards). Ive been looking everywhere for a right foreign coach to pirate but he is just living somewhere in Alabang
I can't believe some people think that Latvia deliberately lose its game against Gilas. Its like a full-force Gilas team deliberately losing a game against Malaysia or Singapore. That's unforgivable. If you're the Latvian head coach, you'll be crucified by Latvian basketball fans for deliberately losing against the Philippines.
I think the arrogance in Yao Ming is now coming into a realization that as Pinoy players get bigger & with better preparation, that once significant edge China has enjoyed over the Philippines in so many years has now vanished. China could no longer dominate the Philippines like it did in the 80's, 90's & 2000's. The thing is, China could no longer dominate Asian basketball like it used to. The Chinese are very much beatable by teams like Jordan, Lebanon, Japan, Philippines.
And where is my statement that I insinuated that Georgia will be easy pickings? Tanga na sinungaling pa. Hahahaha. Most of the guys here are realist and argues with logic. Ikaw lang naman yun feeling expert with your half-witted arguments. Ang pinaguusapan dito is you saying that Gilas/CTC will tank, not the capability of Gilas on beating Latvia. I get it that your brain is underdeveloped resulting to a poor comprehension level. But to pair it with being delusional and a pathological liar, you’re really something, Robert.
And blaming the OQT schedule after being burned. Lol. You’re really full of shit you know.
are you the same one21guns in PEX? if it's you then you know his reputation, and yes it's not like the PBA that you can still catch up if you tank one game, but this is a short tournament where every wins matter
It’s useless to argument with you… you have no brain whatsoever… If ignore button allow here in this forum I already did it … Did you think in the 1st place we will beat Latvia? kahit ikaw di mo alam yan… I didn’t say tank the game.. although you know CTC is notorious on doing that in PBA games, What i said we should prepare more on Georgia game, because that game is really matter to qualify to the next round… And do you know many countries are arguing with that schedule? Croatia coaching staff blamed the schedule after their lose to NZL, they are exhausted especially in 4th qtr caused NZL to escape victory, even Angola coaching staff don’t like the schedule… Sa tingin mo it’s ok that have that brutal schedule of back to back games with just only 18 hrs of rest between games?
didn't understand as well why Latvia didn't play zone on us. just watching the Taiwan Mustangs game can give such a hint. anyway good for Gilas to get this win.
against a Georgia zone, we might expect an Amos sighting (hopefully he is up to task besides current drama) or more Oftana minutes.
Sadik, supalpal ka na naman. Wala ka talagang kadala-dala eh. Lol. If only there is a poll here for who is the dumbest IBNer of all time, you have a 100 % guaranteed landslide win. You're so delusional and oblivious to the fact that being called simpleminded or dense is a part of your daily life.