Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 2) — Gilas Pilipinas snagged its first and lone FIBA World Cup victory after dominating China, 96-75, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Saturday night
The Philippines capped off its World Cup campaign with a 1-4 win-loss slate.Utah Jazz star Jordan Clarkson unleashed 24 markers in the third quarter, successfully converting five straight threes to blow up Gilas’ lead, 73-51, coming into the final frame.China failed to recover from the 14-1 run that built the 20-point cushion Gilas enjoyed in the last minutes.Clarkson spearheaded Gilas with 34 points, two boards, and three dimes while Rhenz Abando contributed 14 makers.
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