ICYMI. Jordan Clarkson sees his sizzling FIBA debut go down the drain as Lebanon pulls away in the final minute to beat Gilas Pilipinas in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. FIBAWC
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas looked its best in months with NBA player Jordan Clarkson in tow, but Lebanon still proved to be the superior team.
Arakji finished with 24 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists, capping his big time performance with a personal 7-0 run in the final minutes as Lebanon protected its home turf at the Nouhad Nawfal Sports Complex. Dwight Ramos backstopped Clarkson in the loss with all-around numbers of 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 steals, while Sotto put up 10 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 blocks.
“We had too many turnovers. Turnovers were really the big difference in this ball game,” said Philippine head coach Chot Reyes as his side fell to 2-3 in Group E.
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