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Matthew Wright is once again a Southeast Asian Games gold medalist, with the veteran helping Gilas Pilipinas beat Thailand on its home floor on Friday night at the Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok.The Philippines trailed by double-digits but found its groove in the fourth quarter en route to a 70-64 win -- a result that led to their 20th gold medal in men&#x27;s basketball in the SEA Games.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2025/12/19/gilas-men-rule-sea-games-hoops-with-comeback-win-vs-thailand-2212">READ: Gilas Men rule SEA Games hoops with comeback win vs. Thailand</a></div>It was sweet redemption for Wright, who was part of the squad that settled for silver in the 2021 SEA Games in Hanoi.&quot;This one is really sweet. This was definitely the best one,&quot; Wright told POC Media after their win.&quot;All the other SEA Games I&#x27;ve been a part of, other than the last one, we&#x27;ve been blowing out teams,&quot; added Wright, who also won gold in 2019 at home. &quot;The rest of Southeast Asia is getting better, but we&#x27;re still the best.&quot;Asked what&#x27;s next for him after the emotional victory, Wright said: &quot;Secret!&quot;&quot;I&#x27;m just trying to enjoy this moment,&quot; he said, noting that he will reveal his plans after the New Year.Wright has been playing in Japan&#x27;s B.League since 2022 after a six-year stint with Phoenix in the PBA.

#2025SEAGames || Matthew Wright is once again a Southeast Asian Games gold medalist, with the veteran helping Gilas Pilipinas beat Thailand on its home floor on Friday night at the Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok.

#2025SEAGames || Matthew Wright is once again a Southeast Asian Games gold medalist, with the veteran helping Gilas Pilipinas beat Thailand on its home floor on Friday night at the Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok.

After another SEA Games gold, what's next for Matthew Wright?

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After another SEA Games gold, what's next for Matthew Wright?

Camille B. Naredo,

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Published December 20, 2025 12:28 PM PHT

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Updated December 20, 2025 04:53 PM PHT

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