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Gilas Pilipinas Seals Thrilling Win Over Qatar in Doha Invitational Cup

In a stunning display of teamwork and resilience, Gilas Pilipinas staged an epic fourth-quarter comeback to defeat host Qatar 74-71 in the opening game of the 2nd Doha Invitational Cup. This thrilling victory marked a strong start for the Filipino team as they gear up for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers.

Despite trailing by as many as 11 points in the payoff quarter, Gilas refused to back down, thanks to the inspired play of Dwight Ramos, Justin Brownlee, and AJ Edu. The trio combined for 37 points, with Ramos leading the charge with 15 points. Brownlee added 10 points, five rebounds, and five assists, while Edu contributed six points and 10 rebounds in over 23 minutes of action.

The win was sealed when Scottie Thompson sank two foul shots to put Gilas ahead by three points with just seconds left on the clock. The crowd of around 4,000 erupted into cheers as the Filipino fans in attendance celebrated their national team's victory.

Ramos' performance was particularly impressive, considering he had only recently suffered an ankle injury while playing for his Japanese B.League team. His shooting woes were a thing of the past as he hit three of five three-point attempts to keep Gilas in the game.

For Qatar, Tyler Harris led the way with 17 points on near-perfect shooting (8-of-10), while Mike Lewis added 15 markers.

The win sets Gilas up for a crucial matchup against Lebanon later Saturday evening. Lebanon, playing without superstars Warl Arakji and Omari Spellman, lost to Egypt in their opening game.

In the meantime, Gilas will continue to fine-tune its skills ahead of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers. The team's next assignments include games against Taiwan on February 20 and New Zealand on February 23, both of which will be played away from home.

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Gilas coach revealed that traditional Filipino dancers are set to make a comeback in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. This move is expected to boost team morale and inject some much-needed excitement into the competition. We're looking forward to incorporating some traditional flair into our pre-game routines, said the coach. It's all about creating a fun and festive atmosphere that will energize our players and inspire them to perform at their best.

Key Takeaways

Gilas Pilipinas staged an impressive comeback against Qatar in the Doha Invitational Cup.
Dwight Ramos, Justin Brownlee, and AJ Edu led the way with 37 combined points.
The win sets Gilas up for a crucial matchup against Lebanon later Saturday evening.
Gilas will continue to prepare for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers ahead of its next assignments against Taiwan and New Zealand.

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Toned down the language to make it more professional and polished
Changed some sentence structures to improve readability
Removed the non-sequitur interlude section, as it didn't add much value to the article. Instead, incorporated the related news into the main text.
Minor grammatical errors corrected

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