Gilas Pilipinas vs. China Live Stream and TV Info (2017 FIBA Asia Cup)

The Gilas Pilipinas' first game in the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup is against the defending champion China.

This is a rematch of the 2015 championship game, where the China defeated the Philippines 78-67.

Without naturalized player Andray Blatche (personal) and June Mar Fajardo (injury), the 12-man Philippine team is lead by high-scoring guards Jayson William, Terrence Romeo and Calvin Abueva.

The Chinese team will parade 7-footers (Li Muhao and Han Dejun), 6-foot-11 Hu Jinqiu and 4 other players taller than 6-foot-5. They also have 23-year-old Guo Ailun, probably the team's best player.


Who will win the rematch? Watch the game live online. Check the details below.

2017 FIBA Asia Cup: China vs. Philippines Game Info

Here's the details for China vs. Gilas Pilipinas in 2017 FIBA Asia Cup.
  • Date: Wednesday, August 9, 2017
  • Start Time: 6:30 PM (Philippine Standard Time)
  • Venue: Nouhad Nawfal Stadium in Beirut, Lebanon
  • TV and Cable Info: TV5 and AksyonTV
  • Statistics: FIBA.com
  • Live Stream: Sports5.ph / LiveBasketball.TV
Here's the schedule of Philippine national men's basketball team for the preliminary round:
  • August 9: Gilas Pilipinas vs. China at 6:30 pm
  • August 11: Gilas Pilipinas vs. Iraq at 9:00 pm
  • August 13: Gilas Pilipinas vs. Qatar at 9:00 pm

VIEW: 2017 FIBA Asia Cup Full Schedule, Results and Standings