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Gilas Pilipinas Edges Jordan in FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers Thriller (82-81)

August 28, 2026
Gilas Pilipinas Edges Jordan in FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers Thriller (82-81)

Gilas Pilipinas pulled off a dramatic 82-81 overtime victory against Jordan to open the second round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Overcoming an 18-point deficit, the Philippines relied on sheer grit and dominant rebounding to force extra time. Late in overtime, Kevin Quiambao knocked down a go-ahead three-pointer with 13 seconds remaining to put Gilas ahead by one. On Jordan’s final possession, Abdullah Olajuwon drove for a potential game-winning layup, but Kai Sotto swatted the shot away as time expired, sealing the emotional victory and snapping a four-game losing streak for the national team.

Kai Sotto’s game-winning block;

Sotto stood out as the undisputed top performer of the game. Returning to the national lineup, the 7-foot-3 center put up a monster double-double with 18 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 blocks in 36 minutes of action. CJ Perez added crucial scoring depth with 16 points, while Dwight Ramos and Kevin Quiambao contributed 14 points each. Sotto’s dominance inside and final defensive heroics breathed vital life into the country’s World Cup qualification campaign.

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Entering the second round with a sub-.500 record, Gilas would have been placed in a severe hole with a loss against Jordan. The win improves their record to 3-4 in Group E, keeping them within striking distance of the top qualifying spots for Qatar 2027. Gilas Pilipinas will face off against Iran on August 30 at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena, while Jordan plays Australia at the same venue on the same day.

Source: FIBA

Jordan hands Gilas Pilipinas first loss in the 19th Asian Games Men’s Basketball (62 – 87)

October 1, 2023
Jordan hands Gilas Pilipinas first loss in the 19th Asian Games Men’s Basketball (62 – 87)
Image: @SmartGilas

Gilas Pilipinas suffered a disappointing 87-62 loss to Jordan in their final group stage match of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China on September 30, 2023.

Jordan had already qualified for the quarterfinals before the game, but they still came out strong and took a 29-42 lead at halftime. Gilas Pilipinas tried to mount a comeback in the third quarter, but Jordan outscored them 28-10 in the final period to seal the victory.

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson led Jordan with 24 points, 9 assists, 6 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 blocks. Fadi Mustafa also helped with 17 pts and 5 assists. Justin Brownlee was the leading scorer for Gilas Pilipinas with 24 points, 3 assists and 1 steal. Aside from Scottie Thompson who made 11 pts and 11 rebounds, no other Gilas players scored more than 10 points in the game.

The loss to Jordan means that Gilas Pilipinas will have to go through the qualification round to reach the quarterfinals. They will face Qatar in the qualification match on October 2, 2023.

The Scores:

  • Gilas Pilipinas (62) – Brownlee 24, Thompson 11, Aguilar 8, Fajardo 8, Perez 5, Kouame 4, Lassiter 2, Newsome 0, Oftana 0, Ross 0, Tolentino 0.
  • Jordan (87) – Hollis-Jefferson 24, Mustafa 17, Bzai 12, Al Dwairi 10, Bohannon 10, Hussein 7, Al Hamarsheh 5, Al Hendi 2, Al Hammouri Abbaas 0, Qarmash 0.

Quarter scores: 16-13, 42-29, 59-52, 87-62

Nike’s Jordan Brand releases Zion 3 with focus on containment, court feel and impact protection

July 3, 2023
Nike’s Jordan Brand releases Zion 3 with focus on containment, court feel and impact protection

Nike’s Jordan brand just released the 3rd signature shoes for Pelicans’ star Zion Williamson. The company said that the new shoes was designed specifically for Zion Williamson’s playing style with emphasis on containment, court feel and impact protection.

The Zion 3 will be available in 3 colorway; Sanctuary colorway; Fresh Paint ; Mud, Sweat and Tears; and an exclusive ‘black and white’ colorway that will be available in December 2023.

Jordan Brand design is rooted in equal parts motion and emotion. Each player in the Jordan Brand signature lineup embodies a different playing style that evokes a certain feeling in those who watch it. The Zion 3 was built for Zion Williamson’s playing style — a blitz of strength and speed — by supporting him in three specific ways: containment, court feel and impact protection.

The midsole cushioning is designed to help absorb the forces of Zion’s explosive game. The midsole is comprised of Formula 23 foam with a Zoom Air unit in the forefoot for responsive cushioning. A drop-in midsole supports comfort and stability. The stack height is the lowest yet on a Zion signature shoe. This gives players cushion where they need it, but also helps them feel in control of their ground movements, like a tight spin off the low block.

The rubber herringbone traction pattern helps enable quickness and control as well, while the iconic “Z” icon, which has been consistent on Zion’s signature line, comes to life via a raised TPU material and helps with lateral containment.

The Zion 3 “Sanctuary” colorway will be first releases exclusively in North America in September, while the “Mud, Sweat and Tears” colorway launches globally in October on jordan.com and at select retailers. The SRP for the new Zion 3 will be $140 USD.

Sanctuary colorway
Mud, Sweat and Tears colorway
Fresh Paint colorway
Black and White colorway

Jordan bans online game PUBG over 'negative effects'

July 7, 2019
Jordan bans online game PUBG over 'negative effects'

https://www.rappler.com/technology/news/234764-jordan-ban-pubg-july-2019

AMMAN, Jordan – Jordan on Saturday, July 6, banned the hugely popular but brutal online game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG), citing its “negative effects” on the kingdom’s citizens.

Often likened to the blockbuster book and film series “The Hunger Games”, PUBG pits marooned characters against each another in a virtual fight to the death, and has become one of the world’s most popular mobile games.