FIBA just confirmed it, the second game between Philippines and Japan for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Asian Qualifiers will happen on the 23rd of February at the Mall Of Asia (MOA) Arena.
Gilas Pilipinas won the first game against the pesky Japan, wherein Jayson Castro was the best player with 20 points on 7-of-13 shooting, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 1 steal in just 29 minutes.
It has been confirmed that the Mall of Asia Arena will be the venue of the second clash between @officialSBPinc 🇵🇭 and @JAPANBASKETBALL 🇯🇵 at the #FIBAWC Asian Qualifiers. #ThisIsMyHouse
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— FIBA 🏀 World Cup (@FIBAWC) January 10, 2018
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) plan to use the Philippine Arena, as the third venue for the Asian Qualifiers, where the Gilas Boys will face Australians who currently holds a 2-0 win-loss record.