FIBA ASIA Cup Qualifiers

[DenzelGreat8]

The big question mark for NZ is 35 yr old Corey Webster game shape , as he's inactive since the OQT, is not signed by any NBL club.

Concern of Gilas to me is perimeter defense of our bigs on versatile face up bigs or NZ, the two Sam's. And motor activity of bigs, Harrison ranks 3rd in the NBL in rebounding.

Of course Brownlee health is another concern

Webster in 2016 was a beast. No one from the Gilas guards can stay toe to toe with his guy, Parks and Ryan Reyes cannot contain him.

However, this will be a different story with Newsome and even Thompson can put the clamps on him and at the same time maybe this guy's game already declined.

Also, why no Tai Webster? Is he scared? Tinalo pa ni Kawamura mag NBA, I remember you were hyping this guy like he is the supposed to be next big thing.

[JAMSKIE]

Would the current typhoon affect Gilas practice/s? I hope not.

[ja.he]

Would the current typhoon affect Gilas practice/s? I hope not.

If it is a bubble set-up, then no worries since it is like you are inside a bootcamp.

[JAMSKIE]

If it is a bubble set-up, then no worries since it is like you are inside a bootcamp.

Ah OK. The team is at Inspire Sports Academy pala. That's good.

[empyreanmaze]

I'm really glad to see that this core of bigger and more skilled players remains intact. For the upcoming games I'm curious to see if our forwards have become modernized or are close to it, especially KQ and Tamayo. Modern forwards is the biggest hole we have in competing with teams outside of Asia, or just Korea and Japan in the region. Also hoping that Mason Amos could be a suitable plug for poor injury-prone AJ, hope Amos could become our sort of Al Horford.

[ja.he]

First game predictions:

Japan over Mongolia - 35
Korea over Indonesia - 30
Taipei over Hong Kong - 18
New Zealand over Philippines - 6 (prove me wrong, Gilas
China over Guam - 32
Australia over Thailand - 40

India over Qatar - 10
Iran over Kazakhstan - 19
Lebanon over UAE - 35
Jordan over Iraq - 14
Bahrain over Syria - 15
KSA over Palestine - 10

[JAMSKIE]

Taipei over Hongkong by 12 pts
Qatar over India by 14 pts
Gilas over NZ by 6 pts

[Sikatrix]

Gilas will have a tuneup vs Meralco. Ange playing for Meralco so this probably means that JB will be playing vs NZ.

https://www.philstar.com/sports/2024/11/18/2400941/nationals-face-bolts-lone-tune-up

[Joe Yabuki]

Kai has been cleared to play

[Giannis34GOD]

First game predictions:

Japan over Mongolia - 35
Korea over Indonesia - 30
Taipei over Hong Kong - 18
New Zealand over Philippines - 6 (prove me wrong, Gilas
China over Guam - 32
Australia over Thailand - 40

India over Qatar - 10
Iran over Kazakhstan - 19
Lebanon over UAE - 35
Jordan over Iraq - 14
Bahrain over Syria - 15
KSA over Palestine - 10

I need those predictions for odds betting... I hope I will win all of those... Hahahahahaha...

[sroth3839]

Kai has been cleared to play

Starting 5:

Kai
Junemar
JB
Dwight
Scottie

[empyreanmaze]

NZ will be well prepared for the same pace and players that played against Latvia, hope CTC won't be as predictable as Chot and is able to squeeze some extra fuel out of the same team

The only way they'll win is if the team manages to keep the game close without over relying on JB or Kai for offense. Dwight being cold and passive, Junemar being clamped, Tamayo/KQ being taller baldog bros and CJ/Scottie being turnover machines is one way I can see this going if I'm being honest. I'd probably still bet on NZ if money is on the line lol

[Sikatrix]

Looks like Gilas fans are willing to spend. Or they gave away most the patron tickets to the various sponsors/
politicians. Plenty of cheap seats still available though.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DCYAwtGyfn2/?igsh=d205cjdrYTc2aHNr

[Joe Yabuki]

Looks like Gilas fans are willing to spend. Or they gave away most the patron tickets to the various sponsors/
politicians. Plenty of cheap seats still available though.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DCYAwtGy...05cjdrYTc2aHNr

Im sure politicians running for office this year would want their face on probably the biggest basketball game this year, (sorry UAAP fans)

[Giannis34GOD]

Im sure politicians running for office this year would want their face on probably the biggest basketball game this year, (sorry UAAP fans)

Sayang .. that game could be more festive if this is a Sunday game... Many fans are on free time.. Gilas vs Hong Kong game on Sunday is a boring match...