Gilas Pilipinas defeated Iraq, 66-57, to advance to the playoff for a quarterfinals spot within the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup on Saturday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Dwight Ramos proved to be essential as he led the Philippines within the third quarter romp the place Gilas outscored Iraq, 22-7.
Iraq tried to inch nearer within the fourth interval because it trimmed the deficit, 57-50, with 6:29 left, however the Philippines held off their opponents to say its first victory within the continental tourney.
Ramos tallied 21 markers constructed on three triples to guide the Philippines, whereas AJ Edu had 9 factors.
Listed here are the field scores:
Gilas Pilipinas 66 – Ramos 21, Edu 9, Brownlee 8, Fajardo 6, Tamayo 6, Newsome 4, Quiambao 4, Oftana 3, Perez 3, Aguilar 2, Thompson 0.
Iraq 57 – Hamoodi 13, Israel 13, Mayfield 12, Al-Zuhairi 8, Abdullah 5, Al-Khafaji 4, Alibraheemi 2, Abbas 0.
Listed here are the stats summaries:
—JKC, GMA Built-in Information