Gilas Pilipinas beats New Zealand for first time in Fiba competition

Gilas Pilipinas shrugged off a lethargic start on Thursday night to finally solve perennial tormentor New Zealand, 93-89, and make a good account of itself in its first real test in the Fiba Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers. The Nationals put on the heat late in the third with a 16-0 run and held on to