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Gilas ousts Jordan to win 1st Asian Games gold since 1962

Gilas Pilipinas‘ FIBA World Cup debacle is now an afterthought.

So are all the years of disappointment on and off the hardcourt.

With a ragtag group assembled just weeks ago and last-minute insertions that doomed Gilas’ already humble expectations, the squad wrested the 19th Asian Games men’s basketball gold via a 70-60 decision over upstart powerhouse Jordan on Friday at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center in China.

Watch: Justin Brownlee Highlights vs China

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Justin Brownlee led Gilas Pilipinas with 33 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists including back-to-back three point shots to finish the comeback against host China after being down by 18 points at the half. The win setup a rematch against Jordan for the Gold Medal tomorrow, October 6, 8pm at the 2023 Asian Games.

Watch Justin Brownlee Highlights vs China Video

Asian Games Basketball Final Day Schedule

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Gilas Pilipinas will face Jordan on October 6, 8pm in the finals of the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Winner of this game will take home the Gold Medal.

Watch: Gilas Pilipinas vs China Highlights – Asian Games 2023

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Gilas Pilipinas defeated China, 77-76 in the semifinals of the 2023 Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China. Justin Brownlee led Philippines with 33 points including back-to-back threes in the final minute of the game.

Watch: Gilas Pilipinas vs China Highlights Video

Brownlee heroics lifts Gilas past China as PH ends 25-year Asiad podium drought

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For the first time in 25 years, Gilas Pilipinas will step on an Asian Games podium and have medals wrapped around their necks.

Justin Brownlee knocked down back-to-back triples late as Gilas Pilipinas hammered out a dramatic 77-76 comeback win over host China in the 19th Asian Games men’s basketball semifinals on Wednesday at the Hangzhou Olympic Center Gymnasium.

Asian Games Basketball Semifinals Schedule

Gilas Pilipinas will face China on October 4, 8pm in the semifinals of the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Winner of this game will play in the Gold medal game and will face the winner of the Jordan vs Chinese-Taipei semifinals game.