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At the first Fiba Esports Open last June, the E-Gilas team completely outplayed their opponent Indonesia. In a five-game sweep, the national NBA 2K team took the Southeast Asian crown without breaking a sweat digitally.
However, things may be a bit different in the next round.
The Southeast Asian Cup has joined the Oceania Cup, and the guys from E-Gilas will face Australia, who won against New Zealand at the first ever Fiba Esports Open.
E-Gilas’ lineup for tomorrow’s games remains largely intact. Seasoned 2K Veterans Aljon “Shintarou” Cruzin, Philippe “IzzoIV” Herrero IV, Rial “Rial” Polog Jr., Clark “Clark” Banzon and Custer “Custer” Galas return to the top five. The reserves include Rocky “Rak” Braña and Arnie “ElChapo” Sison (replacing Al “Alt” Timajo).
They are trained again by Nite Alparas.
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In that first tournament, the team relied on chemistry to dominate the plays, with Custer blocking the defense on a full court press, allowing multiple counter opportunities from Shintarou and Rial.
His team dynamics is something the team has been working hard on before tomorrow’s game.
“The chemistry is better now than it was last June. The guys have been preparing different ways to play, especially with Australia, who are the reigning champions of Oceania, ”Richard Brojan told SPIN Life.
Brojan co-manages Team Pilipinas with Paul Laus of Playbook Laus Esports.
In addition to the Australian opposition, the team has to deal with playing in a completely new game: NBA 2K21, which has been launched recently.
Brojan said, “We adjusted our focus due to NBA 2K21. It is a new game. “I have to adjust to the new meta of the game,” referring to the many changes in the general gameplay compared to NBA 2K20.
However, there is much confidence that E-Gilas can repeat his feat.
“I am confident that the Pilipinas team will once again show the best of what our country has to offer in the sport that we Filipinos love, whether on hard court or online,” said SBP President Alfredo S Panlilio, in a statement.
The games will begin tomorrow, November 14. The Philippines will play Indonesia at 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm Then they will face Australia at 8 pm and 9:20 pm
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