Every bit of frustration that had built up for the past three losses finally came to an emotional end as Gilas Pilipinas let it all out in the game where only pride and glory were left at stake.
Jordan Clarkson explodes for 34 points -- 24 in the third frame as Gilas Pilipinas snaps a nine-game losing streak in World Cup . Noel Pabalate)Gilas head coach Chot Reyes raised his fist up in the air in an apparent jubilation, an obvious sign of relief after being a subject of ridicule for the few days as Gilas, at last, ended a record of futility in the world stage.
Clarkson, fed up with the same Gilas story of putting up a brave stand only to fall short in the end, ensured that a different ending will be written this time, unleashing 24 of his total in the third quarter – highlighted by a blistering stretch where he nailed four straight triples. And it was not Clarkson alone in a collective effort that has never been witnessed in the last four games, the local crew stepped up with three other players scoring in double-figures led by the 14 points of crowd-favorite Rhenz Abando.
June Mar Fajardo added nine points while AJ Edu only scored five but made up for it by collaring 10 rebounds.
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