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Asian Games: China downs Philippines to spoil Jordan Clarkson debut

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/08/21/20180821-clarkson.jpg?ext=.jpg"/><figcaption>Jordan Clarkson had a scintillating debut for the Philippine men&#x27;s national basketball team against China in the Asian Games on Tuesday. <em>Lillian Suwanrumpha, Agence France-Presse</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>The result didn’t reflect the type of performance the Philippines put forth in its basketball game against China on Tuesday.</p><p>It was a defeat on paper, but a win in the team’s minds and hearts.</p><p>Jordan Clarkson scored 28 points in his first game wearing the national-team jersey, but the Filipinos’ collective effort fell short in an 82-80 loss to China in Jakarta on Tuesday.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/08/21/18/asian-games-online-praise-for-jordan-clarkson-debut-pinoys-gallant-effort-vs-china">Asian Games: Online praise for Jordan Clarkson debut, Pinoys’ gallant effort vs China</a></li>	<li><a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/08/21/18/asian-games-yeng-guiao-on-close-loss-to-china-this-is-a-win-for-us">Asian Games: Yeng Guiao on close loss to China — ‘This is a win for us’</a></li></ul><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Coach Yeng on the last few plays: <a href="https://t.co/E12vnV3EhM">pic.twitter.com/E12vnV3EhM</a></p>— Camille B. Naredo @ Asian Games (@camillenaredo) <a href="https://twitter.com/camillenaredo/status/1031861856372019200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2018</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Coach Yeng said Jordan Clarkson cramped up late <a href="https://t.co/spz5ZqoCHq">pic.twitter.com/spz5ZqoCHq</a></p>— Camille B. Naredo @ Asian Games (@camillenaredo) <a href="https://twitter.com/camillenaredo/status/1031859211481673728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2018</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><p>Clarkson was as good as advertised, playing the role of a one-man wrecking crew in the third quarter, where he scored 16 points, dropped 4 3-pointers, and helped the Philippines tie the game at 55-all after trailing early at Basket Hall of Gelora Bung Karno sports complex.</p><p>Cramps forced Clarkson to sit out a crucial stretch in the fourth quarter, but his teammates ably picked up the slack on offense as the Philippines went on an 18-5 run to erase a 72-62 deficit and go up 80-77 with 1:23 remaining in the game.</p><ul>	<li><a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/08/21/18/asian-games-coach-yeng-says-clarkson-as-good-as-advertised-after-stellar-debut">Asian Games: Coach Yeng says Clarkson as good as advertised after stellar debut</a></li>	<li><a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/08/22/18/asian-games-no-excuses-even-as-poy-erram-rues-small-miscues-in-china-loss">Asian Games: No excuses, even as Poy Erram rues ‘small miscues’ in China loss</a></li></ul><p>After a split on the line by NBA center Zhou Qi, Zhao Riu forced a turnover on a steal off Stanley Pringle, leading to a fast-break basket by Zhao to tie it 80-all.</p><p>The Philippines failed take the lead back after misses by Clarkson and Christian Standhardinger.</p><p>A foul by Clarkson in China’s last possession led to Zhao making 2 free throws, while Paul Lee’s 3-pointer that back-rimmed in the dying seconds sealed China’s victory.</p><p>Clarkson added 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals to go with 5 3-pointers in a sterling showing, but his teammates deserved equal credit for the Philippines’ gallant showing against taller, lengthier China.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/08/22/18/asian-games-norwood-hails-pinoy-fans-at-arena-china-played-a-road-game">Asian Games: Norwood hails Pinoy fans at arena — ‘China played a road game’</a></li></ul><p>Standhardinger added 18 points, 8 rebounds and numerous hustle plays that didn’t appear on the stat sheet.</p><p>Pringle chipped in 14 points, while Lee had 10.</p><p>Highly regarded Houston Rockets center Zhou Qi led China with 25 points, 12 rebounds and 7 blocks.</p><p>For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.</p>

<p>China has defeated the Philippines 82-80 at Basket Hall of Gelora Bung Karno sports complex in Jakarta on Tuesday.</p>

China has defeated the Philippines 82-80 at Basket Hall of Gelora Bung Karno sports complex in Jakarta on Tuesday.