The Philippines men's national under-16 basketball team faced off against the Malaysia men's national under-16 basketball team in the Group Phase of the 2023 FIBA U16 Asian Championship.
The match took place at 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 20 (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 Malaysia.
- 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
75
FINAL SCORE
52
Malaysia
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | 29 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 75 |
| Malaysia | 8 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 52 |
Gilas Pilipinas Youth secured their place in the next stage of the FIBA U16 Asian Championship 2023 with an impressive 75-52 victory over Malaysia.
Kieffer Alas continued to shine while proudly representing his country. He played a pivotal role in the win, contributing 15 points and an outstanding 13 rebounds. Alas's leadership and presence on the court are invaluable assets to the team.
Supporting Alas, Kurt Velasquez displayed his scoring prowess, notching 13 points and securing seven rebounds. Elijah Williams showcased versatility and nearly achieved a double-double with nine points and nine rebounds.
The Philippines men's national U16 basketball team emerged from Group D as the second seed with a commendable 2-1 record.
The journey continues for Gilas Pilipinas Youth as they advance to the knockout stage, where the stakes are higher than ever.
Gilas Youth's next challenge comes in the form of Korea, who finished Group C in the third position. This matchup promises to be a thrilling contest, with both teams vying for advancement in the tournament.
The path to the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup 2024 is clear for Gilas Pilipinas Youth. To secure a spot in the prestigious global event, they must reach the semifinals of this tournament.
The Scores:
Philippines 75 – Alas 15, Velasquez 13, Williams 9, Morales 7, Daja 7, Chua 6, Gomez de Liaño 6, Alegre 4, Banal 3, Ludovice 3, Diao 2.
Malaysia 52 – Chua 7, Kho 7, Hoo 7, Juan 6, Chia 6, Goh 5, Khoo 4, Lai 3, Lee 3, Tan 2, Chee 2, Tan 0.
Game Replay
Watch the game replay between Philippines men's national under-16 basketball team and Malaysia 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
