Gilas Pilipinas Stumbles Against Chinese Taipei in FIBA Asia Cup: AJ Edu Admits Team's Failure to Respond
Source: news.source.gmanetwork_ph
In a crucial match at the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Gilas Pilipinas suffered a significant 95-87 defeat to Chinese Taipei, a setback in their campaign. AJ Edu, a key player for Gilas, acknowledged that the team was unprepared for the early aggression from Chinese Taipei and failed to retaliate effectively. Despite a strong performance from Justin Brownlee and contributions from Dwight Ramos, Kevin Quiambao, and Scottie Thompson, turnovers and fouls ultimately led to Gilas' loss.
Key Points
Gilas Pilipinas lost to Chinese Taipei with a score of 95-87 at the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup.
AJ Edu admitted that the team was caught off guard by Chinese Taipei's early aggression and did not respond effectively.
Despite strong performances from Justin Brownlee, Dwight Ramos, Kevin Quiambao, and Scottie Thompson, turnovers and fouls were decisive in Gilas' defeat.
Gilas had more rebounds and assists than Chinese Taipei, but these advantages were not enough to overcome the loss.
Ying-Chun Chen led Chinese Taipei with 34 points, significantly contributing to their victory.
