Gilas Pilipinas’ Title Defense Ends in Group Stage
![China produced a balanced offensive attack with seven players scoring in double figures against Gilas Pilipinas. [photo credit: asiangames_2026 Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design715-400x200.png)
Gilas Pilipinas suffered a 105-61 loss to China, ending its Asian Games title defense after a 44-point Group C defeat.
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China rallies past Chinese Taipei to sweep Window 2 in FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers
![China closes Window 2 strong with a 100-93 win over Chinese Taipei. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/639493306_1633575727824633_8235623419707369497_n-400x200.jpg)
China overcame a late deficit to beat Chinese Taipei 100-93, completing a two-game sweep in Window 2 of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers.