Boomers next for GilasMANILA, Philippines — From coach Tim Cone to the players, Gilas Pilipinas recognized it as “Mission: Unaccomplished” against New Zealand Thursday night. We want to win games,” coach Tim Cone said after Gilas absorbed its first loss in Group A in front of adoring supporters at the SM MOA Arena after a 2-0 start. The preceding gig against tall and physical NZ should help prepare Cone’s troops for the formidable Boomers. Down by 10 in the fourth, Gilas rallied furiously and went one or two possessions short of completing a steal. I feel bad but we’ve got to move on to the next game,” said Ramos, who took the scoring cudgels with 16.

Source: Philippine Star February 28, 2026 07:02 UTC