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Pilipinas grinds it out against Malaysia, 76-59

Ibang klaseng opener para sa second round campaign natin. We managed to get a win against a feisty Malaysia team who kept us under 50pts before the 4th quarter. Kung gaano ka-high scoring yung last game natin, kabaliktaran naman ito. Brickfest malala.

Tatlo lang sa starters natin ang naka-manage na maka-double-digit sa puntos. Abysmal shooting from the team but we managed to have 17blks. Fortunato Arcega claimed a third with 6, Dave Lemoncito had 4 while Leandro Toledanes and Alan Adrian Marquese each had 3.

Next week, Australia naman ang makakaharap natin. This is a rematch of our first round encounter. Exciting at close din ang naging laro natin laban sa kanila ngunit natalo tayo. Sa ngayon, may 1-0 record na rin sila matapos ma-upset ang Taiwan, beating them by 16.

Looking forward to another great GS week sa Friday at mabigat ang ating makakalaban sa lunes.

Maraming salamat sa lahat nang patuloy na sumusuporta at Laban Pilipinas!

Points:
Villarivera 21pts
Nical 15pts
Sidad 12pts

Rebounds:
Arcega 16rebs
Lemoncito 7rebs
Sidad 7rebs

Assists:
Sidad 5asts
Arcega 3asts

Pilipinas Gets Sweet Revenge, Downs Australia 85–71

Pilipinas got the payback they were waiting for, overpowering Australia 85–71 in a revenge game fueled by grit, hustle, and dominance on the boards. After dropping their last encounter, Pilipinas came out with fire, crashing the glass for 67 rebounds compared to Australia’s 51 and protecting the paint with a staggering 15 blocks.

Jiffrey Sumalapao led the charge, torching the Aussies with 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists in a complete performance. Melecio Sidad chipped in 15 points while Sixto Nical added 13, giving Pilipinas a balanced scoring punch. Fortunato Arcega made his presence felt with a monster 17 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 blocks.

Next week, Singapore naman ang makakalaban natin na may 1-1 record after squeezing past Malaysia in a nailbiter.

Nawa’y maganda na naman ang GS natin next week to continue our run to the knockouts.

Laban Pilipinas!

Points:
Sumalapao 22pts
Sidad 15pts
Nical 13pts

Rebounds:
Arcega 17rebs
Toledanes 10rebs
Lemoncito 9rebs

Assists:
Arcega 7asts
Sumalapao 5asts
Toledanes 3asts
Lemoncito 3asts

Pilipinas sinks Singapore, 126-84

Pilipinas made a loud statement in their matchup against Singapore, overwhelming them with a commanding 126–84 victory. From start to finish, the squad displayed a perfect mix of offense, defense, and teamwork that left no doubt about their strength.

Fortunato Arcega led the charge 16pts & 11rebs, while Melecio Sidad added 16pts & 6asts. Jerome Maluenda chipped in 15pts & 6rebs as the scoring depth of Pilipinas shone through — with 9 different players putting up double-digit points.

Hutch Ordoves orchestrated the offense brilliantly, tallying 11asts alongside 10pts, while Dave Lemoncito controlled the glass with 12rebs. Overall, Pilipinas completely dictated the game, holding a 52–23 edge in rebounds and 32–20 in assists, highlighting their chemistry and ball movement.

Next week, big game na naman against powerhouse Taiwan. Kakakuha lang nila ng unang panalo nila sa 2nd round against Malaysia. Ang unang dalawang laro nila ay parehong talo laban sa Australia at Lebanon. They will be eager to get another W kaya sana ay maganda pa rin ang GS natin pagkatapos ng biyernes.

Maraming salamat sa lahat nang patuloy na sumusuporta. Laban Pilipinas!

Points:
Arcega 16pts
Sidad 16pts
Maluenda 15pts

Rebounds:
Lemoncito 12rebs
Arcega 11rebs
Sidad 7rebs

Assists:
Ordoves 11asts
Sidad 6asts

Congrats on Lebanon's 3-0 second round so far. Big win against Taiwan and Australia but Lebanon has been phenomenal in the last 2 Asia Championship, so it's not surprising the team is competitive. This is Lebanon's Golden Generation.

Next week's win should secure your team's place in the semis. I believe your first-round losses against HK and Pakistan were more of a product of you trying to get to know the team.

We look forward to our match up in two weeks.

Cheers!

Taiwan Stages Second-Half Comeback to Defeat Pilipinas, 85-80

Taiwan pulled off a gritty second-half rally to edge Pilipinas, 85-80, in a tightly contested matchup that went down to the final quarter.

Pilipinas came out strong, seizing a 21-18 lead after the first quarter and maintaining control at halftime with a 39-28 advantage. Their defense limited Taiwan’s rhythm early, while balanced scoring kept them in front.

However, the tide shifted after the break. Taiwan surged in the third quarter, outscoring Pilipinas 23-13 to seize momentum and head into the final frame trailing only by 1. Despite Pilipinas’ late push, including a 28-point fourth quarter, Taiwan matched their intensity and sealed the win behind a high-powered offensive finish.

Pilipinas’ backcourt led the charge, with Jiffrey Sumalapao putting up 19pts, 5rebs & 5asts, while Benson Villarivera added 20pts & 5rebs. Melecio Sidad contributed 15pts & 6rebs, while bigman tandem Dave Lemoncito and Fortunato Arcega combined for 25rebs & 6asts.

Next week will be the last game before the semifinals. We will be playing against the undefeated Lebanon team looking to complete the round sweep. We can still top Pool D if we manage to beat them next week.

Muli kong inaasahan ang magandang GS sa lahat ng ating players sa susunod na linggo.

Maraming salamat sa lahat nang patuloy na sumusuporta. Laban Pilipinas!

Points:
Villarivera 20pts
Sumalapao 19pts
Sidad 15pts

Rebounds:
Lemoncito 15rebs
Arcega 10rebs
Querubin 7rebs

Assists:
Sumalapao 5asts
Sidad 3asts
Lemoncito 3asts
Arcega 3asts