Gilas Pilipinas escapes Thailand in SEA Games opener

The Philippines survived pesky Thailand, 76-73, on Monday night, kicking off its title-retention bid in the Southeast Asian Games on a winning note.

Gilas Pilipinas overcame a shaky start at Thanh Tri Gymnasium in Hanoi, and then padded the lead for as many as 12 points before holding off a plucky Thai side eager to avenge a loss during the gold medal match back in 2019.

Source: https://sports.inquirer.net/462736/gilas-pilipinas-escapes-thailand-in-sea-games-opener