In an incredible atmosphere and in front of 38,115 spectators (World Cup record) massed in the Philippine Arena, the Dominican Republic finally won (87-81) against the Philippines. As for the NBA stars, Jordan Clarkson responded by scoring 28 points but Karl-Anthony Towns (26 points) and his team managed the end of the game better.
The complete statistics of the meeting can be found HERE.
There it is, the first thrill of this World Cup. At the end of an unbreathable thriller, the Dominican Republic beat the Philippines (87-81) in front of a crazy public. An obvious disappointment for all Filipinos but a great moment, already, in this 2023 World Cup.
Mashed 38,000 FANS present at the Philippine Arena today, it’s crazy. https://t.co/ifp1i1MYmX
— TrashTalk (@TrashTalk_fr) August 25, 2023
The tension is palpable at the start of the match. Understandable as the public is noisy and numerous, and it is necessary that the bosses Jordan Clarkson and Karl-Anthony Towns take things in hand so that the two formations are uninhibited a little and send the game.
Jordan Clarkson takes over and changes the game ????????????#FIBAWC x #WinForPilipinas ???????? pic.twitter.com/HoMgMEboq9
— FIBA (@FIBA) August 25, 2023
Then launches an incredible mano-to-mano between the two teams who do not let go of a sole. The match is tough and very committed, fouls rain down and the two respective bosses of each team ensure in a contest of forcing which seems to be the greatest moment of the career of Jordan Clarkson, the kind of player MADE for these moments. At halftime, the score is 42-42and it’s about 67 degrees in the room.
— TrashTalk (@TrashTalk_fr) August 25, 2023
Carried by a truly incredible public, the Philippines have long believed in the feat. But the end of the match is better managed by a more experienced Dominican formation. KAT (again) takes things in hand by being a clutch in the money-time and Jordan Clarkson, a little too personal, misses his end of the match a little and will even go out for five faults before experiencing the end of the match on the bench, disappointed. Result of the races, an 87-81 victory for the Dominicans who got out of a hell of a trap and who at the same time put a good option on second place in this Group A.
2023-08-25 14:28:00
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