ALLAN THE MAN

The Philippine national men’s basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, rode on a hot start for a rousing 88-58 victory in the quarterfinals of the FIBA Asia Championship 2013 on Friday.

With the victory, Gilas Pilipinas marched into the final four of the tournament, which serves as qualifier to the FIBA World Cup. The Philippines only needs to win one of its last two games to book its first appearance in the world basketball stage in four decades.

Chinese Taipei rallied from a big first-half deficit to defeat China, 96-78, in the quarterfinals of the FIBA Asia Championship on Friday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

It was the first victory ever in the Cross-Strait matchup for Chinese Taipei in the Asian basketball championship.

And it came at the biggest juncture of the this year’s tournament, as the Taiwanese booked a spot in the final four while eliminating their mainland rivals.

FIBA ASIA CHAMPIONSHIP 2013: If Gilas Pilipinas learned their lesson from the game against Hong Kong, then they are bound to win their FIBA Asia quarterfinal face-off opposite Kazakhstan set Friday night at the MOA Arena.

In a video interview by Solar Sports Desk Wednesday night, Pingris said their experience versus Hong Kong only proves no team can take any opponent lightly in this biennial tournament.

Former Philippine national team coach Rajko Toroman believes Gilas Pilipinas has a chance in beating an injury-plagued China team in the FIBA Asia Championship 2013.

Toroman said that if the Nationals play just like they did against Japan, it is possible that they could defeat the once formidable Chinese squad.

The Philippine Azkals climbed to its highest place in the latest FIFA World Rankings released on Thursday.

After remaining at 144th since May, the Azkals rose to 141st for their highest ranking in history, topping its previous record of 143rd last April. They remain second in Southeast Asia behind Thailand (137th) and 22nd in Asia.

Sam and Nicole Events Management launched the “Date Unlimited”, the first Filipino dedicated speed dating event platform.
"We are very pleased to announce that on August 18, 2013, our 5th speed dating event will be held in Mets Bar and Grill, Metropolitan Club, Estrella Cor. Amapola St., Makati City (Near Rockwell)"

August 9, 2013. DAY 7 of 27th FIBA Asia Championship 2013 being held at Manila, Philippines. Today is knockout Quarterfinals round of the tournament. Below are the DAY 7 live updates, live streams, game results, news and scores of today's games.

WATCH FIBA ASIA CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES via LIVE STREAMING HERE

[ WATCH DAY 1 GAME REPLAY VIDEOS HERE ]
[ WATCH DAY 2 GAME REPLAY VIDEOS HERE ]
[ WATCH DAY 3 GAME REPLAY VIDEOS HERE ]

( this page will be updated from time-to-time for game results)