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Gilas Pilipinas’ Kai Sotto during a game against New Zealand in the Fiba Asia Cup 2025 qualifiers. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Kai Sotto showed that he’s progressed by leaps and bounds in Gilas Pilipinas’ stunning win over New Zealand in the second window of the Fiba Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers at Mall of Asia Arena, Thursday night. Playing as the primary center, Sottoe flirted with a triple-double including a pair of highlight dunks in Gilas’ victory over the world No. 22 Tall Blacks. Article continues after this advertisementAlready brimming with motivation, Sotto didn’t need much more fuel in his tank–until he saw the hometown crowd. FEATURED STORIES SPORTS Justin Brownlee all praises for Kai Sotto in Gilas Pilipinas win SPORTS RESULTS: Gilas Pilipinas vs New Zealand at Fiba Asia Cup Qualifiers SPORTS Gilas Pilipinas beats New Zealand for first time in Fiba competitionRESULTS: Gilas Pilipinas vs New Zealand at Fiba Asia Cup Qualifiers “New Zealand’s a really good team and I’m just happy because we prepared really well for this. We just wanted to protect the home court and I’m happy we got the win,” said Sotto. Article continues after this advertisementFifth time's the charm for Gilas Pilipinas. 🇵🇭#AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/n1ruKUOz71 — FIBA Asia Cup (@FIBAAsiaCup) November 21, 2024 “I just also want to give credit to my teammates who kept fighting and made big plays towards the end of the game.” Article continues after this advertisementFresh off of completing his concussion protocol, Sotto played like he wasn’t hurt just days ago as he finished with 19 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists plus two steals and two blocks to match on the defensive end. READ: Kai Sotto bound to dominate Asia, believes Gilas coach Tim Cone Article continues after this advertisementSotto was instrumental on offense for coach Tim Cone as he shot an efficient 57.1 percent field goal shooting clip. “He’s doing it all, scoring, rebounding and assisting,” lauded coach Tim Cone. Defensively, the Ateneo product was also a gem for Gilas as he played a part in limiting New Zealand to only 16 points in the paint. The Philippines had 48. The Japanese B.League Filipino-import’s efforts pushed the Philippines to a 3-0 record in the continental qualifiers and closer to a ticket for the 2025 Fiba Asia Cup in Saudi Arabia. Subscribe to our daily newsletter New Zealand dropped to a 2-1 card in Group B. Next up for Sotto and company is Hong Kong on Sunday at the same venue at 7:30 pm.slotsdreamer READ NEXT Justin Brownlee all praises for Kai Sotto in Gilas Pilipinas win PVL: Choco Mucho turns back Capital1 for 2nd straight win EDITORS' PICK PNP prolongs administrative relief of NCRPO, ACG chiefs until Nov. 22 Philippines posts 3rd straight podium finish at Miss CosmoWorld pageant Chavit Singson, Isko Moreno endorse each other’s candidacies in 2025 polls Kathryn Bernardo, Alden Richards grace Asian World Film Festival red carpet MWC lauds partners, barangay desludging and environmental achievers in ToKasangga 2024 10 One Direction hits soaring on Spotify after Liam Payne’s death MOST READ Comelec to resolve next week appeals of bets declared as nuisance RESULTS: Gilas Pilipinas vs New Zealand at Fiba Asia Cup Qualifiers Justin Brownlee all praises for Kai Sotto in Gilas Pilipinas win House probe retraces bulk withdrawals of confidential funds Follow @FMangosingINQ on Twitter --> View comments |
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