One playoff berth each was allocated to the Central Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Gulf subzones, while two berths were allocated to the West Asia subzone and three berths were allocated to the East Asia subzone.
The top five teams of the 2016 FIBA Asia Challenge earned an extra berth for their subzones. Iran, Jordan, and Iraq earned three extra berths for the West Asia subzone, while South Korea and China earned two extra berths for the East Asia subzone. Australia and New Zealand from FIBA Oceania will be making their debut at the FIBA Asia Cup in 2017 as wild cards. Lebanon as the hosts clinched one of the five berths allocated to West Asia source.
Gilas Pilipinas vs South Korea
EVENTS: 2017 FIBA ASIA CUP
Where: City, Arena: Beirut, Nouhad Nawfal Sports Complex
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When: Wednesday 16 August 2017
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Gilas Pilipinas, on the other hand, cruised to the quarterfinals after finishing on top of Pool B with a flawless 3-0 card. The Philippines defeated defending champions China as well as Iraq and Qatar source.