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Lessons Learned Gilas Moves On to 'Real Games' after Doha Experience However, based on the content, I think the author intended for the title to be Gilas Moves On to 'Real Games' - Lessons Learned from Doha This title accurately reflects the main theme of the post, which is Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone's reflection on the lessons learned from their experience in the friendly tournament in Doha, Qatar.
Lessons Learned Gilas Moves On to 'Real Games' after Doha Experience However, based on the content, I think the author intended for the title to be Gilas Moves On to 'Real Games' - Lessons Learned from Doha This title accurately reflects the main theme of the post, which is Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone's reflection on the lessons learned from their experience in the friendly tournament in Doha, Qatar.
Gilas Moves On to 'Real Games' - Lessons Learned from Doha
As the friendly tournament in Doha, Qatar comes to a close, Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone is already looking ahead to the real games that matter. The national team's performance may have exposed some weaknesses, but Cone believes this experience will ultimately prepare them for the tough road matches ahead.
Lessons from Doha
Gilas opened the tournament with a thrilling come-from-behind win against host Qatar, but struggled to adapt to the physicality of their Middle Eastern opponents. A 75-54 loss to Lebanon and an 86-55 drubbing at the hands of Egypt served as a wake-up call for the team.
We may have taken on more than we could handle with this Doha trip, Cone acknowledged. We didn't respond well to the adversity of the long trip and playing three games in a row. The team's lackluster performance was evident in their stats, averaging just 16 assists per game - a far cry from their usual 28 feeds per contest.
The Road Ahead
As Gilas moves on to face Taiwan and New Zealand in their final window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers, Cone is confident that this experience will help them adjust to the physicality and adversity they'll encounter. We wanted this trip to be challenging, and perhaps it was a little more daunting than we anticipated, he said. But now we move on to the real games, the ones that count.
The Philippines' Path to FIBA Asia Cup
With their 4-0 record in Group B already secured, Gilas is all but assured of a spot in the FIBA Asia Cup set for August in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. However, Cone knows that the real test will come when they face Taiwan and New Zealand in their home courts.
The Philippines has already secured a spot in the FIBA Asia Cup, he noted. But we'll need to adjust our game plan and be ready for the physicality of these teams.
Chutzpah and Resilience
As Gilas Pilipinas looks ahead to the real games, they'll need to draw on their reserves of chutzpah - that intangible quality that drives them to overcome adversity. With Cone at the helm, the team is well-equipped to face the challenges ahead.
It's not about being perfect; it's about learning from your mistakes and moving forward, he said. We've got a good group of guys who are willing to listen, learn, and adapt.
In this final window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers, Gilas Pilipinas will need all their chutzpah and resilience to navigate the tough road matches ahead. With Cone's guidance, they're ready to face whatever challenges come their way.
Conclusion
As the curtain closes on the friendly tournament in Doha, Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone is already looking ahead to the real games that count. The national team's performance may have exposed some weaknesses, but this experience will ultimately prepare them for the tough road matches ahead. With chutzpah and resilience on their side, Gilas Pilipinas is ready to take on whatever challenges come their way in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers.
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