The Tall Blacks are bracing for a physical clash against the Philippines in their Asia Cup basketball qualifying game in Auckland. 

Both teams have already qualified for the tournament later this year, but the winner will take top spot in their group.

New Zealand will look to avenge a four-point loss to the Philippines last November.

Assistant head coach Mike Fitchett joined Piney to discuss.

LISTEN ABOVE

The Tall Blacks are bracing for a physical clash against the Philippines in their Asia Cup basketball qualifying game in Auckland.&nbsp;
Both teams have already qualified for the tournament later this year, but the winner will take top spot in their group.
New Zealand will look to avenge a four-point loss to the Philippines last November.
Assistant head coach Mike Fitchett joined Piney to discuss.
LISTEN ABOVE

Weekend Sport with Jason Pine on Newstalk ZB brings you all the action and reaction to the sporting weekend.

Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Mike Fitchett: Tall Blacks assistant head coach ahead of the team's clach against the Philippines

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/fd086ebc-29bc-4ec6-9084-b28d0025a125/transcript