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Gilas Pilipinas’ amateur squad expect Thailand to come out stronger when they meet again on Monday in the second window of the 2021 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Asian Qualifiers at the Khalifa Sports City bubble in Manama, Bahrain.
“I’m sure they will adjust after our game last Friday. We should be prepared for that, ”Gilas head coach Jong Uichico told BusinessMirror.
The Philippines on Friday scored a 93-61 victory over an all-professional team that had the core of Thailand’s Basketball League champion Hitech Bangkok City. The Thais, however, were not exactly as tough as advertised when they yelled another one-sided match against the Indonesians, 76-90, on Saturday.
Ateneo’s Dwight Ramos was 4 of 4 from the line and 7 of 7 from the field, including two 3-pointers to lead Gilas on points, while De La Salle’s big man Justin Baltazar and Juan Gómez de Liaño finished with 12 points. . one piece.
With Ramos’ great performance, he hopes the Thais will join him, but Uichico has prepared a new game plan for Monday’s match.
“The [Ramos] played very well. I’m sure they’ll come up with some kind of defense to counter our strengths, ”Uichico said.
Uichico later announced Sunday that National Collegiate Athletic Association MVP Calvin Oftana and Jaydee Tungcab will replace Mike Nieto and Will Navarro for the game scheduled at 9 p.m.
Also on the roster are Kobe Paras, Matt Nieto, Isaac Go, Justine Baltazar, Dave Ildefonso, Juan Gomez de Liaño, Javi Gomez de Liaño, Ramos, Kenmark Carino and Rey Suerte.
Gilas is unbeaten in two Group A matches, including their 100-70 win over Indonesia in the first window on February 23 in Jakarta.
