Flynn Cameron (bottom) of New Zealand competes against Calvin Oftana of the Philippines during the match between New Zealand and the Philippines at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers in Pasay City, the Philippines on Nov. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
Justin Brownlee (L) of the Philippines goes for a lay-up against Izayah Le'afah of New Zealand during the match between New Zealand and the Philippines at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers in Pasay City, the Philippines on Nov. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
Tyrell Harrison (top) of New Zealand dunks during the match between New Zealand and the Philippines at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers in Pasay City, the Philippines on Nov. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
Dwight Ramos (L) of the Philippines competes against Taylor Britt of New Zealand during the match between New Zealand and the Philippines at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers in Pasay City, the Philippines on Nov. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
Sotto Kai (front) of the Philippines passes the ball during the match between New Zealand and the Philippines at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers in Pasay City, the Philippines on Nov. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
Thomas Vodanovich (C) of New Zealand breaks through during the match between New Zealand and the Philippines at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers in Pasay City, the Philippines on Nov. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
Justin Brownlee (R) of the Philippines goes for a lay-up during the match between New Zealand and the Philippines at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers in Pasay City, the Philippines on Nov. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
Sam Waardenburg (R) of New Zealand competes against Chris Newsome of the Philippines during the match between New Zealand and the Philippines at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers in Pasay City, the Philippines on Nov. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
Players of New Zealand perform Haka before the match between New Zealand and the Philippines at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers in Pasay City, the Philippines on Nov. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
Players of the Philippines celebrate after winning the match between New Zealand and the Philippines at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers in Pasay City, the Philippines on Nov. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
Players of New Zealand perform Haka before the match between New Zealand and the Philippines at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers in Pasay City, the Philippines on Nov. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
Justin Brownlee (3rd R) of the Philippines goes for a lay-up during the match between New Zealand and the Philippines at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers in Pasay City, the Philippines on Nov. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
