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Gilas Pilipinas: From Comeback Kings to Quarter-Final Quandary!

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Gilas Pilipinas kicked off the Doha International Cup with a thrilling win over Qatar, only to fumble against Lebanon in a fourth-quarter fiasco!

Gilas Pilipinas kicked off the 2nd Doha International Cup with a bang, showcasing a thrilling fight against the host nation Qatar. After trailing for most of the match, Gilas staged a stellar comeback in the final quarter, led by the dynamic duo of Dwight Ramos and Justine Brownlee. With the crowd roaring, a dramatic dunk from Brownlee fueled the Philippines' resurgence, securing a narrow 74-71 victory. This standout performance set high expectations for their next match.

However, Gilas faced a disappointing setback against Lebanon, where they suffered a blowout loss with an unflattering score of 75-54. The fourth quarter proved disastrous for the team, as they became ensnared in an overwhelming maze of turnovers and missed opportunities. Even in the absence of stars Wael Arakji and Omari Spellman, Lebanon capitalized on Gilas’ shortcomings with strong performances from Jad Khalil and James Majok, who led the charge in the latter stages of the game.

This roller-coaster performance not only highlights the challenges of international basketball but also emphasizes the importance of maintaining momentum throughout the game. While Gilas showed incredible resilience against Qatar, their inability to sustain that energy against Lebanon raises questions about their consistency as they prepare for the upcoming 2025 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. As every game in a tournament can fundamentally change a team's trajectory, fans are left hoping for much-needed adjustments going forward.

As the Gilas Pilipinas team looks ahead, they need to focus on refining their strategies and tightening their defense for a more cohesive performance in future matches. While basketball can be filled with ups and downs, the Filipino team remains a formidable contender on the international stage, and fans are always ready to cheer them on through thick and thin!

Did you know? The Gilas Pilipinas team is known for their explosive playing style, which makes every game an exciting spectacle! Also, the 2nd Doha International Cup serves as a critical stepping stone towards the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers - a tournament where teams not only showcase their skills but also their undying spirit and passion for basketball!

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Gilas Pilipinas absorbs blowout loss to Lebanon in Doha (GMA News Online)

Gilas Pilipinas just lost steam in the fourth quarter to falter against Lebanon, 75-54, in the 2nd Doha International Cup on late Saturday.

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Gilas Pilipinas pulls off thrilling comeback against Qatar (Sports Interactive Network Philippines)

Dwight Ramos, Justine Brownlee, and big man AJ Edu led the Filipinos' comeback in the final period that erased an 11-point deficit. A Brownlee slam off an Edu ...

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Gilas loses steam in 4th quarter as Lebanon posts 21-point win (Rappler)

Gilas Pilipinas fires blanks in the fourth quarter against Lebanon as it absorbs its first loss in the Doha International Cup.

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Gilas runs out of gas vs. Lebanon, absorbs first loss in Doha Cup (Sports Interactive Network Philippines)

The Cedars played without stars Wael Arakji and Omari Spellman, but Jad Khalil, James Majok and Gerard Hadidian took care of business for the team, goingon a ...

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Gilas Pilipinas opens Doha tourney with come-from-behind win vs ... (ABS-CBN.COM)

Gilas Pilipinas started its preparations for the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers February window on the right track.

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Gilas runs out of steam, bows to Lebanon (The Manila Times)

MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas fell into a maze of turnovers in the fourth quarter, allowing Lebanon to pull away, 75-54 in the 2nd Doha Invitational ...

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Gilas shocks Qatar behind massive 4th qtr comeback (The Manila Times)

GILAS Pilipinas mounted a massive fourth-quarter fightback to beat host Qatar, 74-71, to get off to a strong start in the 2nd Doha Invitational Cup early ...

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Gilas Pilipinas fizzles in fourth, absorbs 21-point beatdown from ... (One Sports)

Gilas Pilipinas slipped against Lebanon as it failed to follow up on a triumphant opener in the Doha International Cup.

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Gilas completes comeback vs Qatar in Doha International Cup debut (One Sports)

Dwight Ramos topscores for Gilas Pilipinas in their opening win in the Doha International Cup against host Qatar.

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Gilas loses steam against Lebanon (PBA.ph)

LEBANON went on a fourth quarter tear to deal Gilas Pilipinas a 75-54 beating in the 2nd Doha Invitational Cup early Sunday (Manila time) at the Qatar ...

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76ers' Jared McCain open to playing for Gilas Pilipinas | ABS-CBN ... (ABS-CBN.COM)

Jared McCain #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on after a game against the Boston Celtics at the Wells Fargo Center on February 02, 2025 in Philadelphia, ...

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Gilas suffers late rout vs Lebanon (Philstar.com)

Gilas Pilipinas lost steam in the fourth quarter and absorbed a 21-point beating at the hands of Lebanon, 75-54, in the 2nd Doha Invitational Cup early ...

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Gilas succumbs anew against Egypt in Doha International Cup (One Sports)

Gilas Pilipinas wound up with a 1-2 record in the Doha International Cup.

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Gilas blown out by Egypt to wrap up Doha Cup campaign (Rappler)

Turnovers and spotty shooting prove to be Gilas Pilipinas' undoing as it concludes its run in the Doha International Cup with back-to-back losses and a 1-2 ...

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Gilas falls to Egypt to finish third overall in Doha (The Manila Times)

MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas bowed to Egypt, 55-86, to finish third overall in the 2nd Doha International Cup early Monday morning (Manila time) at ...

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Gilas Pilipinas' offensive woes continue vs Egypt in final Doha game (GMA News Online)

Gilas Pilipinas suffered another scoring struggle as it fell to mighty Egypt with a blowout 86-55 loss to close out its run in the 2nd Doha International ...

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Misfiring Gilas Pilipinas falls to Egypt in final Doha Cup game (Sports Interactive Network Philippines)

EGYPT'S heft, height, and outside shooting just proved too much for Gilas Pilipinas in an 86-55 loss at the close of the 2nd Dubai International Cup early ...

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Gilas Pilipinas fires blanks in the 4th en route to 21-pt loss to ... (ABS-CBN.COM)

MANILA — Gilas Pilipinas fell short of winning its second straight game in the 2nd Doha International Cup. The Nationals lost their steam and fired blanks ...

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Gilas outgunned by Egypt to end Doha campaign (Philstar.com)

Gilas Pilipinas is exiting the 2nd Doha International Cup with back-to-back losses after absorbing a 31-point beating at the hands of Egypt, 86-55, ...

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What's next for Gilas Pilipinas? (One Sports)

After competing in the Doha International Cup, the grind doesn't stop for Gilas Pilipinas in February.

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SBP working on QMB elibility to play for Gilas as local for 3 months ... (Sports Interactive Network Philippines)

THE clamor to include Quentin Millora-Brown isn't falling on deaf ears. In fact, a source bared that the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) has been ...

Gilas ends Doha stint on losing note (PBA.ph)

GILAS Pilipinas just couldn't keep up with a taller and hot-shooting Egypt side, 86-55, and finished its campaign in the 2nd Doha Invitational Cup on a ...

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