Gilas Pilipinas has secured third place in Group D of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup, earning a spot in the qualification for the quarterfinals. At the conclusion of the group stage, New Zealand topped the group with a perfect 3-0 record, directly advancing to the quarterfinals, while Chinese Taipei finished second with a 2-1 standing. Iraq has been eliminated from contention.
As the third seed in Group D, Gilas Pilipinas will face the second-placed team from Group C, host country Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia concluded the group stage with a 2-1 record, achieving victories over Jordan (77-73) and India (84-59).
The quarterfinal qualification match between the Philippines and Saudi Arabia is scheduled for Tuesday at 12:00 a.m. (Philippine time). If Gilas wins, they will advance to the quarterfinals to face the top team from Group A.
Currently, Australia leads Group A with two wins, while Lebanon and South Korea both hold 1-1 records. Qatar remains winless in two games. Australia and Qatar are set to clash later today at 4:00 p.m.