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.
Group C
Ahanmisi, Bolick Lead Gilas Charge Past Kazakhstan
![Ahanmisi was scorching from deep, Bolick battled through injury, and Gilas' defense made life difficult for Kazakhstan. [photo credit: FIBA.com]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design699-400x200.png)
Jerrick Ahanmisi and Robert Bolick combined for 42 points as Gilas Pilipinas crushed Kazakhstan to even its Asian Games record at 1-1.