Filipino-American NBA veteran Jordan Clarkson heaved and barreled in his way for 28 points following a jittery start that saw the Philippines absorbed a heart-rending 80-82 loss at the hands of powerhouse China in Group D play in basketball of the 18th Asian Games at the full house Istora Galora Bong Karno Hall in Jakarta.

The 6-foot-5 Cleveland Cavaliers guard had 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals to complete his first ever game wearing a nation’s colors as the Filipinos fell 13 seconds and a three-point shot short of what could have been a monumental upset in the four-group, 12-team field.

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