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World No. 36 and Asia’s No. 7 Gilas Pilipinas Men (2-0) look to keep their strong start going as they take on World No. 25 New Zealand Tall Blacks (0-2) in their first game of the second window of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers (Group A) on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 7:30 PM at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. [FREE LIVE STREAM BY ONESPORTS]
Gilas swept Guam in the first window with dominant 87-46 and 95-71 victories, while the Tall Blacks dropped both of their games against Australia in close contests, 84-79 and 79-77.
Where to Watch:
One Sports will air the Gilas–New Zealand game via free livestream on their official YouTube channel, as well as on the Pilipinas Live app and the Pilipinas Live website. Pilipinas Live is free for registered users — and registration is also free. The game will also have live TV coverage on One Sports, One Sports+, and RPTV.
Gilas NT Pool:
The Gilas Pilipinas team, mentored by Tim Cone, includes Justin Brownlee, June Mar Fajardo, AJ Edu, Quentin Millora-Brown, Carl Tamayo, Scottie Thompson, CJ Perez, Dwight Ramos, Chris Newsome, Kevin Quiambao, Calvin Oftana, RJ Abarrientos, Troy Rosario, Juan Gomez de Liaño, and Justine Baltazar. (Final 12 to be announced later.)
New Zealand NT Roster:
Tall Blacks coach Judd Flavell has named a 12-man squad: Reuben Te Rangi, Taylor Britt, Max Darling, Carlin Davison, Alex McNaught, Sam Mennenga, Tyrell Harrison, Taine Murray, Tohi Smith-Milner, Jordan Ngatai, Yanni Wetzell, and Keanu Rasmussen.
PHILIPPINES vs. NEW ZEALAND
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(1Q, 10:00)
PHILIPPINES 0-0 NEW ZEALAND
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Live Broadcast: One Sports, One Sports+, RPTV, and Pilipinas Live
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