The Philippines men's national under-16 basketball team is set to face off against the China men's national under-16 basketball team in the Group Phase of the 2023 FIBA U16 Asian Championship.
The match will take place at 12:30 a.m. on Monday, September 18 (Philippine Time) at the Al-Rayyan Indoor Hall in Doha.
Find out how to watch, live stream or TV channel and game time information for the matchup between the Philippines and China.
- Date: Monday, September 18, 2023
- Time: 12:30 am (PHL Time)
- Venue: Al-Rayyan Indoor Hall in Doha
- Game Stats: FIBA
- TV:
- Live Stream: FIBA - The Basketball Channel
Results and Scores
Philippines
67
FINAL SCORE
84
China
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | 24 | 19 | 16 | 8 | 67 |
| China | 25 | 19 | 24 | 16 | 84 |
Gilas Pilipinas Youth began their journey in the FIBA U16 Asian Championship 2023 with a spirited effort but succumbed to a formidable Chinese team, falling 83-67 in a hard-fought contest on a Sunday evening in Doha, Qatar.
Kieffer Alas, a driving force for Gilas Pilipinas Youth, delivered an impressive performance, leading the way with 20 points, eight rebounds, and three assists.
Cletz Amos provided valuable support, contributing 13 points and securing four rebounds. Kurt Velasquez made his presence felt off the bench, chipping in with 12 points, underscoring the team's depth and versatility.
The first half of the game saw a captivating back-and-forth battle between the two teams.
However, China seized control in the third quarter, embarking on an 8-3 run that resulted in an eight-point lead at the end of the period. The Chinese team continued to assert their dominance in the fourth period, embarking on a decisive 12-0 run that ultimately secured the victory.
With this result, Gilas Pilipinas Youth now holds a 0-1 record in Group D. The team's next challenge awaits as they face Kazakhstan, followed by a crucial match against Malaysia.
The scores:
Philippines 67 - Alas 20, Amos 13, Velasquez 12, Ludovice 6, Alegre 4, Daja 4, Diao 3, Chua 3, Williams 2, Banal 0, Morales 0, De Liano 0.
China 84 - Zhang 18, Fu 14, Wang 9, Huang 9, Liu 9, He 8, Huan 5, Li 4, Feng 4, Shen 2, Luo 2, Wang DNP.
Game Replay
Watch the game replay between Philippines men's national under-16 basketball team and China men's national under-16 basketball team in the Group Phase of the 2023 FIBA Under-16 Asian Championship.
Video from YouTube Channel of FIBA - The Basketball Channel
