Gilas opens FIBA-Asia Champions Cup campaign vs Saudis | 2 comments »

Pilipinas-Smart Gilas opens its campaign in the FIBA-Asia Champions Cup on Saturday against Al Ittihad of Saudi Arabia at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.



The Nationals take on the Saudis at 6 p.m. in a heavy four-game bill that will open the week-long club-team tournament showcasing some of Asia’s best basketball players.

Duhok of Iraq faces Jordan’s ASU in the 2 p.m. opener while Syria’s Al Jala’a battles Mahram of Iran at 4 p.m. Al Shabab of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) collides with Lebanon’s Al Riyadi Beirut in the 8 p.m. night cap.

On paper, Gilas looks to have the edge. They handily beat Al Ittihad in a tune-up game this week. (99-63). Read More...

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