By MANILA — Gilas Pilipinas is bracing for a tall order as it squares off anew with New Zealand in the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
The Nationals will look to preserve their unbeaten record in Group A after sweeping Guam in their pair of meetings in late 2025. However, they will be up against a hungry Kiwi side still searching for its first win after two games.
Tim Cone’s wards will aim to replicate their 93-89 victory over New Zealand in the 2024 Asia Cup Qualifiers, as what’s at stake is an outright berth in the second round of the World Cup Qualifiers should Gilas extend its record to 3-0 on Thursday.
