Clarkson says calls did not go Gilas Pilipinas' way, shifts focus on Angola

Jordan Clarkson fouls out in a crucial stretch and sees Gilas Pilipinas absorb a heartbreaking six-point loss at the hands of Dominican Republic to start their FIBA World Cup campaign

BULACAN, Philippines – Jordan Clarkson said calls did not go Gilas Pilipinas’ way as he helplessly watched his team let its winning chance slip away against Dominican Republic.at the hands of the visiting Dominicans to start their FIBA World Cup campaign at the Philippine Arena on Friday, August 25.

“We played well. We gave ourselves a chance to win. Some calls didn’t go our way, but that’s part of the game,” said Clarkson. “We just can’t leave it in the refs’ hands to make those plays in the end.” On the defensive end, the Filipinos were called for 28 fouls, which resulted in 34 free throws – 12 in the fourth quarter – for the Dominicans.of 38,115 that included President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. missed out on witnessing Gilas Pilipinas clinch its first win in the global hoops showpiece since 2014.

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