Watch Gilas Pilipinas Last Home Stand Telecast vs. FIBR All Stars July 22-23, 2014

Watch Gilas Pilipinas Last Home Stand Telecast vs. FIBR All Stars July 22-23, 2014. The most awaited basketball charity event this year will start today July 22-23, 2014 at the historic Smart-Araneta Coliseum with the Gilas Pilipinas taking on an elite group of US basketball superstars comprising the FIBR All-Stars team, and Sports5 is set to bring the much-awaited sports action to every Filipino home with the telecast of the event on primetime starting at 8PM on both days.

The PLDT Last HOME Stand charity event will be the last time of the Gilas Pilipinas in the country before they embark on their journey in preparation for the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain and the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea. Gilas will be bannered by Jimmy Alapag, LA Tenorio, Larry Fonacier, Gary David, Jeff Chan, Gabe Norwood and Jason Castro. The frontline will be manned by naturalized player Marcus Douthit, Japeth Aguilar, Junemar Fajardo, Ranidel de Ocampo and Marc Pingris. Providing additional firepower for the team are Kevin Alas, Garvo Lanete, Beau Belga, Jay Washington and Paul Lee.

Our very own Smart Gilas Pilipinas will be facing a tough competition known as FIBR All Stars team (Damian Lillard, DeMar DeRozan, Kyle Lowry, Ed Davis, James Harden, Terrence Ross, Kawhi Leonard, Tyson Chandler, Ed Davis, and Nick Johnson). 

TV5 will air the event on primetime starting at 8:00 P.M. on both days so that Filipino basketball fans can enjoy the dunks, the 3-point shots, and amazing plays on Free TV. 

Watch FIBA Asia Cup 2014 Philippines vs India Game Highlights

Watch FIBA Asia Cup 2014 quarter final highlights Philippines vs India at Wuhan, China. The 5th FIBA Asia Cup takes place in the Wuhan, China from July 1119, 2014.

Gilas Pilipinas proved that adage true on Thursday after running down a much taller India squad, 70-66, in the FIBA Asia Cup quarterfinals in Wuhan, China.

The win gave the Philippines a ticket to the tournament's final four, where it will battle defending Asian champions Iran, which defeated Jordan it their own quarterfinals matchup.

For the fourth straight game, Rain or Shine star Paul Lee led the Philippines in scoring with 15 points on 3-of-4 shooting from beyond the arc. Naturalized center Marcus Douthit held his own against India's big boys, scoring 14 points and adding 11 rebounds. De Ocampo, the hero of Gilas' squeaker over Jordan last Tuesday, added 13 points.

Friday's semifinal pairing between the two nations will mark a rematch of the title game of last year's FIBA Asia Championship held in the Philippines.

Against an India team loaded with a bunch of tall centers and forwards, the Filipinos used their trademark speed and outside shooting to come away with the victory.

Despite being considered minnows in the region in previous years, India's size figured to be a tough test for the Philippines coming into the game, with the South Asian nation fashioning out a win over powerhouse China earlier in the tournament.

But after a tight start, the Philippines' early offense, quick passing, and pin-point shooting finally broke India's zone defense.

Back-to-back three-pointers from Ranidel De Ocampo and Jay Washington late in the first quarter sparked a furious 26-5 run that gave Gilas a 40-22 lead midway through the second period. 

India threatened late, cutting the deficit to just seven points, 70-63, on a three-pointer from Pratham Singh that trickled in with 1:39 remaining. India followed that up by forcing a turnover leading to an easy layup for Vishesh Briguvanshi to come within five, 70-65.

After a miss by Gary David, India had a chance to come eve closer, but was foiled by the Gilas defense. David missed again on the next trip for Gilas, but De Ocampo kept the ball alive to give Gilas the possession anew.

LA Tenorio could not give the Philippines more breathing room after missing two free throws, but India did not have enough time to overhaul the deficit.

FIBA Asia Cup 2014: Jordan vs Philippines Update

FIBA Asia Cup 2014: Jordan vs Philippines take place on Tuesday, July 15, 2014, in the FIBA Asia Cup 2014 group B stage. The match starts at 5:15 p.m. local time.

The Gilas Pilipinas took an early lead in Group B after defeating teams Chinese Taipei in the first match and Singapore in the second match.

Gilas Pilipinas will be favorites to claim the win today, but Jordan have a talented team too and will be looking to cause an upset. Today’s Group B game will start at 5:15 p.m. GMT+8 and can be watched on Aksyon TV or online through live stream.

Can Philippines handle the expectation? Or will a carefree Jordan revel in the Group B curtain-closer? Either way, this one is simply unmissable; here’s all the information you need on where to catch this game of the FIBA Asia Cup 2014.

Date: Tuesday, 15 July 2014

Time: 5:15 p.m. Philippine Time

TV Info: Live on AksyonTV, Delayed telecast at TV5 (8:00 p.m.)