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Title Moving On Gilas Pilipinas Reflects on Qatar Tournament, Eyes 'Real Games' Ahead
Gilas Pilipinas, the Philippine national basketball team, has completed its friendly tournament in Doha, Qatar, but coach TIM Cone is already looking ahead to the more challenging games that lie ahead. The team's performance in Qatar exposed some weaknesses that need to be addressed if they are to succeed in their upcoming away games in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers.
The national team started strong with a thrilling come-from-behind win against host Qatar, but ultimately fell short against Lebanon and Egypt. Despite this mixed bag of results, Cone emphasized that the real challenge lies ahead.
Assessing the Tournament
In their opening match, Gilas Pilipinas staged an impressive comeback to defeat Qatar 74-71. However, they struggled in their subsequent games, losing to Lebanon (75-54) and being dominated by Egypt (86-55). Egypt went on to claim the tournament title with three consecutive wins, while Lebanon finished second at 2-1.
Lessons Learned
Cone reflected on the team's performance, acknowledging that fatigue from the long trip and grueling schedule may have contributed to their struggles. He noted that Gilas averaged only 16 assists per game, a significant drop from their usual 28 feeds per game average in previous tournaments. Moreover, the national team committed an alarming 18 turnovers per game, more than double their average in last year's FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers.
These statistics highlight the need for improvement and serve as a valuable learning experience for Gilas Pilipinas.
Preparation for Upcoming Games
Despite the setbacks, Cone believes that the Doha trip served as a valuable preparation for the team's upcoming games against Taiwan and New Zealand in hostile territories. The physical teams from the Middle East will help Gilas Pilipinas prepare for the challenges ahead.
The Philippines remains unbeaten in Group B with a 4-0 record, but Cone knows that they must now move on to the real games ahead. With the FIBA Asia Cup set for this August in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Gilas Pilipinas has already secured their spot – and now it's time to put their skills to the test.
Conclusion
As Gilas Pilipinas moves forward, they must draw upon the lessons learned from their Doha adventure. With the real games ahead, they will need to be more physical, more efficient, and more resilient than ever before. Will they rise to the challenge? Only time will tell.
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