🔥 Trending Gilas Pilipinas vs New Zealand: FIBA World Cup Qualifiers Match Update

Gilas Pilipinas recently lost to New Zealand's Tall Blacks in a double-overtime thriller with a final score of 106-102 ¹³⁶. The game took place on Friday, July 3, 2026, at the Spark Arena in Auckland as part of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian qualifiers ³⁶. Gilas had opportunities to win, even holding a 100-96 lead in the second overtime, but New Zealand managed a 6-0 run to secure the victory ². Sam Mennenga was a key player for New Zealand, scoring crucial baskets including a two-handed slam ¹². For Gilas, Gomez de Liano and Kevin Quiambao each scored 23 points, while Ramos contributed 18 and Carl Tamayo added 17 ⁷.