19th Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou China

[The_Big_Cat]

Fatigue almost cost Gilas the game. Brownlee, Oftana and I think Perez played without relief in the 2nd half. But Tim Cone has no choice to expend his starters as his bench is not that deep.

An ugly win. But we’ll take it.

We’ve again reached the semis of the Asian Games. To the hardcore Pinoy basketball fanstics, What is our record when we reached the Semis? How many times did we advanced after the Semis?

[deku_midoriya]

Another AG semis for Tim Cone. I hope he does better this time.

[IPC]

im worried about the game tomorrow, don't think our guys have enough legs/stamina to play 3 games in 3 days, especially that CTC loves his 7-8 man rotations.

You need those rotations in KO competitions and playoff games, though. We have 34 hours of rest, though, need to take advantage.

Another factor is, over half the lineup is 32 and above, and only 3 are under 30.

[reamily]

last time we get in semis is the 2002 asiad..and this asiad is a deep tournament taht 2002 one was overrated in a sense that lebanon isnt there

[reamily]

You need those rotations in KO competitions and playoff games, though. We have 34 hours of rest, though, need to take advantage.

Another factor is, over half the lineup is 32 and above, and only 3 are under 30.

yup they will really get tired especially if the otehr team which is a capable one sees blood..

[Kaireem]

last time we get in semis is the 2002 asiad..and this asiad is a deep tournament taht 2002 one was overrated in a sense that lebanon isnt there

deja vu as lebanon also didnt play this year

[reamily]

I thought this team was "pantawid lang" or just be able to send a team..

[OverratedTabBaldwin]

Fatigue almost cost Gilas the game. Brownlee, Oftana and I think Perez played without relief in the 2nd half. But Tim Cone has no choice to expend his starters as his bench is not that deep.

An ugly win. But we’ll take it.

We’ve again reached the semis of the Asian Games. To the hardcore Pinoy basketball fanstics, What is our record when we reached the Semis? How many times did we advanced after the Semis?

Not sure about our record in the semis but I believe this is the first time we've reached the Asiad semis since 2002. Last time we won a medal was in 1998, which was incidentally coached by Cone.

Interestingly, Korea managed to "beat" China in the gold medal game despite Yao Ming, Wang Zhizhi, and Bateer. That just shows you the level homecooking that happens in the Asian games. lol

[xenoloxy]

You need those rotations in KO competitions and playoff games, though. We have 34 hours of rest, though, need to take advantage.

Another factor is, over half the lineup is 32 and above, and only 3 are under 30.

i'd rather play a 50% scottie than a 100% Alas at this rate

[zairex]

i hope "casuals" will see this game and realize that its not all about scoring and flashy plays, i really don't get it why many are so high on perez when he just makes bonehead plays, yes he might score but its mainly due to one on ones and badshots that just happen to go in. kevin alas also "alas" showed why it takes more than just a willingness to shoot to become effective.

I hope to those who are critical thinking, we having this TOs issues since the 90s, its our chemistry and lack of prep is the main issue. Alas has been out of Gilas for years. CJ games with the same team is limited. With his high octane offense he is bound to make mistake like what CTab said about JC game

[xenoloxy]

I think IF we do beat china its gonna be by no more than 7 points, its gonna be a huge struggle with fatigue playing major factor

[IPC]

i'd rather play a 50% scottie than a 100% Alas at this rate

Another note: Alas turns 32 in November. Showed why he was a really late addition.

[reamily]

deja vu as lebanon also didnt play this year

but back then korea is a sure semis not now, they even defeated by second japan team..

[GoPilipinas]

Our team management and coaching staff should be ready tomorrow and make sure our players will be 100% ready physically and mentally expect the unexpected broken bus/ring, bad officiating and other tactic.

Playing 3 straight games in 3 days is not easy but i'm confident we can beat china.

wait is the game tomorrow or next day? AIScore sched is tomorrow oct 4...

[xenoloxy]

not sure if kouame is not being used properly by timmy cone? surprised that he can't run a play from the post (not score but to start the offense in the triangle) unlike junmar

one good thing cone is doing is that he is utilizing oftana as a 3 and D player, its tempting to say that oftana lacks the "killer instinct" or plays too relaxed but imho i don't think oftana enjoys the one on one "bara bara" type of basketball.

Oftana is your typical 3nD, he stays composed and doesnt rush things