Chinese Taipei stuns Philippines with hot start in FIBA Asia Cup 2025 opener
Chinese Taipei rode a strong first quarter and a 34-point performance from Chen Ying-Chun to defeat the Philippines, 95-87, in their Group D opener at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025.
![Tough opener for Gilas Pilipinas. Despite late pushes, Chinese Taipei pulls off a wire-to-wire win. [FIBA.com photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/zpl8ssbt1jlrvg9jsx1g-400x200.webp)
![RJ Abarrientos torches San Miguel with 24 points to lead Ginebra’s Game 3 victory. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PBA-Images1433-400x200.jpg)
![RJ Abarrientos heats up off the bench with a game-high 23 points. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PBA-Images1126-400x200.jpg)
![Japeth Aguilar roars after a strong finish at the rim in Ginebra’s win over Converge in Pampanga. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PBA-Images136-400x200.jpg)


