Gilas Pilipinas in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup final phase: Schedule and Bracket
The Philippines will take on host country Saudi Arabia on Tuesday midnight (Philippine time) in a bid for a quarterfinals spot.
If Gilas wins against Saudi Arabia, then it will meet back-to-back defending champions Australia in the quarterfinals.
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Here's a look at the tournament's bracket for the final phase:
Check out Gilas Pilipinas' schedule:
August 12, 12:00 a.m. -- Gilas Pilipinas vs Saudi Arabia (Qualification to quarterfinals)
August 13 -- Australia vs winner of Gilas Pilipinas vs Saudi Arabia match
Gilas Pilipinas tournament recap:
—JKC, GMA Integrated News
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