Manila, June 10 -- Gilas Pilipinas Youth wasted no time flexing its firepower, dismantling Vietnam, 121-28, to launch its FIBA U18 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers campaign on a rousing start on Wednesday at the Chankapoh Gym in Krabi, Thailand.

The young Filipinos turned the opening game into a one-sided affair from the get go, overwhelming Vietnam with relentless defense and balanced scoring en route to a staggering 93-point victory.

Gilas raced to a commanding 39-11 lead after the first quarter and showed no signs of slowing down, stretching the gap to 68-15 at halftime.

The third period was even more punishing as Gilas held Vietnam scoreless throughout the quarter while pouring in 25 unanswered points to build an insurmountable 93-15 adv...