Defense does it vs Kiwis
The Philippine Star|November 24, 2024
Neither New Zealand coach Judd Flavel nor star guard Corey Webster would admit it but what led to Gilas’ first-ever win over the Kiwis in the second FIBA Asia Cup qualifying window at the MOA Arena last Thursday was defense.
By JOAQUIN HENSON

Flavel recited a litany of excuses in losing, 93-89, to the Philippines from limited practices to a tiring flight to teaching a new system to breaking in new players to taking over as coach from Pero Cameron. Webster accused the referees of “home cooking” even as New Zealand wasn’t assessed a single foul in the second quarter and two Gilas players were a foul away from disqualification. In a social media comment, Webster said “had to try and beat the refs on this one … you know how it is when with that home cooking.”

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