Gilas Pilipinas will take on host Saudi Arabia in a knockout duel for a FIBA Asia Cup quarterfinal berth on Monday, August 11 (Tuesday, August 12, 12:00 a.m. Manila time), with the winner earning the right to challenge reigning champion Australia.

Saudi Arabia arranged the clash after securing second place in Group C with a commanding 84-59 victory over India on Saturday, August 9 (Sunday in Manila). Mohammed Alsuwailem powered the hosts with 15 points and 14 rebounds, while Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman chipped in 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists.

The hosts recovered from a 25-24 first-quarter deficit by holding India to just six points in the second period, building a 45-31 halftime lead and cruising the rest of the way. The win capped a strong preliminary campaign for Saudi Arabia, which also pushed China to the limit in a narrow 93-88 loss and stunned Jordan, 77-73.

Gilas, meanwhile, endured a rough start in Group D with back-to-back losses to Chinese Taipei and New Zealand, both marred by early deficits. However, the Filipinos regained their footing with a 66-57 win over Iraq to clinch third place and stay alive in the tournament.