Gilas Pilipinas overpowered by New Zealand, set for Japan showdown

MANILA, Philippines --- Gilas Pilipinas' gallant stand was not enough to hold off New Zealand, losing 92-75 and finishing third in Group D of the 2022 Fiba Asia Cup on Sunday at Istora Senayan in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Philippines finished 1-2 in Group D and will face Group C's No.2 seed Japan, which is bannered by NBA player Yuta Watanabe, in a knockout quarterfinal on Tuesday. Flynn Cameron led New Zealand's balanced attack with 18 points, four rebounds, and three assists. Taine Murray delivered 16 points including four three-pointers and grabbed eight boards. Kruz Perrott-Hunt had 12 markers, while Tohi Smith-Milner added 11 points and eight boards to set a knockout match against...

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