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November 29, 2024

Carl Tamayo (right) and Kevin Quiambao came up huge for Gilas Pilipinas in the game against Hong Kong. (AUGUST DELA CRUZ)

Hey there sports fan, Still salivating for more Gilas Pilipinas content? We've got a few recommended reads for you. Faced against Hong Kong and with a shot at clearing a path to the main tournament of the Fiba Asia Cup next year, Gilas Pilipinas hungered for a quick lead so it could also provide court time for its young stars. Things turned out even better. Unable to peel away from a stubborn Hong Kong squad, coach Tim Cone went to his young stars anyway, and they were the ones who fueled Gilas' breakaway in the second half.  Carl Tamayo, Kevin Quiambao, Mason Amos. They all had a hand in the victory. That win over Hong Kong at Mall of Asia Arena, coupled by a win by New Zealand over Taiwan, assured the Philippines of a spot in the continental championships set in Saud Arabia next year. That left the Philippines with two no-bearing games in its schedule. But Cone will make those matches meaningful by using them to prepare Gilas Pilipinas on how to win on the road. Meanwhile, here's a freebie, easy-peasy trivia question: Of the youngsters mentioned here, which one led Gilas Pilipinas in scoring against Hong Kong?  Check your answer at the end of this email.

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Jordan Heading opened his PBA career by helping Converge craft a victory over the team that drafted him. (PBA IMAGES)

Meanwhile on Plus... Big imports. A celebrated swap between Terrafirma and San Miguel Beer. There were so many new things to look forward to at the start of the PBA Commissioner's Cup. Throw in Jordan Heading's debut as well.  Out of the frying pan and into the fire? Adamson cooked University of the East during their knockout game for a Final Four spot. The prize for the Falcons? An extended stint that many believe could last just one game. For coach Nash Racela, it doesn't matter. Speaking of Gilas Pilipinas, the team has been on a run of success recently, yes? A win over Latvia. Another upset over New Zealand. Ask Tim Cone, however, and he'll tell you: You ain't seen nothing yet. What we're up to next: It's the PBA Commissioner's Cup and we've got you covered with our steady stream of stories, updates and features. We'll also highlight college basketball as the NCAA heads to its championship round while the UAAP begins Final Four week. And then there's UAAP women's basketball, too! Plus, we've got you covered when it comes to all the great stories in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. Number of the Week: 4 Formula 1 drivers' championshiops already won by Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who clinched this season's crown after finishing fifth in the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Since there is no superstar in this team, we are going to be a super team.” —Cess Robles, Chery Tiggo spiker, on the Crossovers losing key players before the PVL All-Filipino CUp started.

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Carl Tamayo. That's the answer to the trivia question above. Think you can ace the rest of our weekly sports quiz? head over to our Viber community and try the test out! Buy the Inquirer at newsstands, subscribe to our digital edition, Inquirer Plus, visit our online site and follow us on socials (Twitter: @inquirersports; FB: facebook.com/inquirersports) for more stories and updates—or to send us questions or suggestions of stories you'd want to read. See you next Friday! Francis Francis T. J. Ochoa is the Sports Editor of the Philippine Daily Inquirer. For comments, suggestions and questions, hit him up on Twitter (@ftjochoaINQ).