Gilas Pilipinas vs Iraq: Final Score and Stats – 2025 FIBA Asia Cup

Gilas Pilipinas defeated Iraq, 66-57, to advance to the playoff for a quarterfinals spot in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup on Saturday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Dwight Ramos proved to be crucial as he led the Philippines in the third quarter romp where Gilas outscored Iraq, 22-7.

Iraq tried to inch closer in the fourth period as it trimmed the deficit, 57-50, with 6:29 left, but the Philippines held off their opponents to claim its first victory in the continental tourney.

Ramos tallied 21 markers built on three triples to lead the Philippines, while AJ Edu had nine points.

Here are the box scores:

Gilas Pilipinas 66 - Ramos 21, Edu 9, Brownlee 8, Fajardo 6, Tamayo 6, Newsome 4, Quiambao 4, Oftana 3, Perez 3, Aguilar 2, Thompson 0.

Iraq 57 - Hamoodi 13, Israel 13, Mayfield 12, Al-Zuhairi 8, Abdullah 5, Al-Khafaji 4, Alibraheemi 2, Abbas 0.

Here are the stats summaries:

—JKC, GMA Integrated News