Gilas Pilipinas Men once again had to overcome a slow start, but it proved worth it in the end as they Thailand to retain the SEA Games men's basketball gold medal.
Despite lineup woes, Gilas Pilipinas accomplished what they set out to do in Thailand.
This as the Nationals edged the host team, 70-64, to capture the gold medal in the SEA Games 2025 Friday, Dec. 19.
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As had been since the opener, Gilas needed a while to grease its engine on the way to the hard-earned victory.
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Like most sportswriters, Jan Ballesteros once dreamed of becoming a professional hooper. But he learned the hard way that it’s not for everyone.
He continues to be involved in the sport he loves, but this time as a member of the PBA Press Corps. Aside from primarily covering the PBA, he is also assigned to cover Gilas Pilipinas.