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A week ago, Kai Sotto was still in the middle of concussion protocol. He was deemed questionable to play for Gilas Pilipinas, who is set to face World No. 22 New Zealand in the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers.

Biñan Tatak Gel 1-Pacman Partylist completed an upset of third seed and twice-to-beat Bacoor with a 25-21, 26-24, 25-21 win in their do-or-die showdown in the 2024 Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association semifinals Wednesday night at the Alonte Sports Arena in Laguna.

Gilas Pilipinas successfully defended its home court and thwarted fancied New Zealand, 93-89, in the Group B play of the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers Thursday evening at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay. 

New York’s Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns joined forces and dealt the Phoenix Suns their fifth straight loss, leading the Knicks to a 138-122 victory at the Footprint Center in Arizona on Thursday (Manila time).

Gilas Pilipinas is geared up and ready for the November window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers, with the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) announcing the 12-man roster Wednesday evening.