Gilas Pilipinas is back to the throne after an agonizing 61-year wait in the men’s 5-on-5 basketball in the Asian Games and it was only natural for its basketball-crazy fans, who endured some stinging
setbacks and heartbreaks from the past, to celebrate it in social media.Gilas Pilipinas ends a 61-year medal drought in the Asian Games setbacks and heartbreaks from the past, to celebrate it in social media.“Gilas Pilipinas”, “Tim Cone”, “Ange Kouame” and even “Chot” were still trending in X even the next morning after the historic night that saw Gilas beat Jordan, 70-60, for its first Asiad gold medal in the sport since 1962.
After all, Cone’s hastily built lineup with only two weeks to prepare managed to win against all odds – in the face of Asian powerhouses Iran and China and in front of a hostile crowd – a testament to his coaching greatness. Cone’s defensive principles were also on full display in the final game as the squad cut a Jordan team down to size after it exploded for 87 points in their first meeting.
“Tonight, we didn't see the usual Gilas Pilipinas who relies mostly on offense. We won the Asian Games by playing DEFENSE. Salamat, Tim Cone! The goat of PH basketball ^ #LabanPilipinas,” another fan echoed.Fans also took notice and heaped praises on Chris Newsome who was at the forefront of Gilas’ defensive stand. He was tasked to shadow Jordan’s Rondae Hollis-Jefferso, who needed to sweat out and bleed for all of his 24 points in the contest.
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