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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: 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.

19th Asiad: Brownlee powers Gilas past pesky Thais for 2-0 record

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Gilas Pilipinas used a strong second half to pull away and fend off a pesky Thailand side, 87-72 on Thursday at the Zhejiang University Gymnasium in Hangzhou, China.

Justin Brownlee scored nine of his team-high 22 points in the third, powering Gilas in a 27-15 period.