Gilas Pilipinas vs Iraq – FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Live Updates
Gilas Pilipinas takes on Iraq in a must-win game in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup on Saturday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The Philippines is coming off a 94-86 loss against New Zealand and eyes to get its first win at the expense of Iraq and hopes to claim the last spot to the qualification for the quarterfinals. Iraq also hopes the same as it holds a similar 0-2 record.
Gilas Pilipinas will play Iraq on August 9, 4:00 p.m. (Philippine time).
Here are some of the details you need to know about the Philippines' campaign in the FIBA Asia Cup:
Schedule
READ MORE | Can Gilas Pilipinas still advance to the FIBA Asia Cup quarterfinals?
Gilas Pilipinas Lineup
AJ Edu
Calvin Oftana
Carl Tamayo
Chris Newsome
Dwight Ramos
Jamie Malonzo
Japeth Aguilar
June Mar Fajardo
Justin Brownlee
Kevin Quiambao
Scottie Thompson
CJ Perez
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—JKC, GMA Integrated News
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