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China coach admits Philippines 'different' team with Clarkson in tow
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jordan Clarkson fell just short of leading the Philippines to victory over China’s own NBA stars on his international debut, in a thrilling Asian Games basketball encounter Tuesday. The Zhou Qi-led China edged past Philippines 82-80 in a last-minute win at the GBK Basketball Hall in Jakarta. Clarkson, who joined up with the team five days ago after the US league released him in a last-minute U-turn, lived up to the pre-match billing by top-scoring with 28 points, only to witness the Filipinos crumble down the stretch. Philippines, who were cheered on by a raucous crowd, led 80-77 with just over one minute left before China scored five straight points for the win. Chinese coach Li Nan praised Clarkson for getting the best out of the gutsy Philippines. “Yes, he makes the team look very different. He is a very good shooter and he got 26 points,” Nan said of Clarkson. “In the second half we couldn’t stop him. That’s the big difference between Asian and American (players),” said Nan, a former Chinese professional player who retired in 2009. Clarkson was born in the US but has Philippine citizenship through his grandmother. China also depended on their NBA duo of Qi (Houston Rockets) and Ding Yanyuhang (Dallas Mavericks) to lead for much of the match with aggressive play. Nan admitted that physical play was part of the strategy, while praising Qi and Yanyuhang in helping a young team move in the right direction. “They are two very good players. I know Zhou Qi for many years. They came back (from NBA) to really help Team China,” said Nan. “We want those two back to make this team better. We want to get better and better.” ‘Played our hearts out’ The current China side is not the same team that reached greater heights under NBA Hall of Famer Yao Ming, who now heads the national basketball association. Ming, 7 feet and 6 inches (2.29 meters) tall, sat in the stands to witness his team edge out a spirited Philippines who were clearly the crowd favourites in Jakarta. Nan admitted the current Chinese side is “not the best team”, but said they are in a rebuilding phase. “This is a half Chinese team. This is not the best team here but we have got youngsters who are getting better and better,” said Nan. “Yao (as president) changed the team. Inspired young players to play better. And hopefully things will only improve from here.” The Philippines’ basketball team arrived in Indonesia with their own set of problems, having to put a team together for the Games after 10 of their players were suspended by the game’s world body FIBA. An on-court brawl in a World Cup qualifier against Australia cost Philippines most of their players and two coaches but they finally regrouped. “We have put that in the past. We played well and played our hearts out. No matter whoever guys we got to put out for Philippines they got to play their hearts out,” said Filipino forward Gabriel Daniel Norwood. “They (China) have got a lot of young g
6 takeaways from Team Philippines' Asiad clash vs China
Although the Philippines came up short versus China, 80-82, in the former’s second match of the 2018 Asian Games’ men’s basketball competition, we had our chance to win it but Paul Lee missed a late triple attempt. But I love the game plan cooked up by the coaching staff, which was to go inside and wear out their bigs and to keep the game close. Good show, I must say, loss aside. With that out of the way, here are our thoughts about the match: It was quite a debut for Jordan Clarkson Clarkson finished with 28 points (on 10-25 field goal shooting and 3-6 free throws), eight rebounds and four assists. Clarkson’s scoring effort ties the best debut by a reinforcement player for the Philippines. Andray Blatche also finished with 28 points against Croatia during an 81-78 overtime loss in the 2014 FIBA World Cup (he also added 12 rebounds and one steal). CJ Giles, the first naturalized player for the Philippines under the Gilas program, scored 19 points in his debut in a 90-76 win over Sangmoo Korea during the 20th FIBA Asia Champions Cup. Marcus Douthit got a win in his Gilas debut — the 2011 FIBA Asia Championships — where he tallied 13 points, five rebounds and two blocked shots in a 92-52 win over the United Arab Emirates in the 2011 FIBA Asia Championships. Serbian Milan Vucecivic, Gilas’ third import, scored 9 points during an 86-58 hammering by Al Rayyan Qatar during the 2010 FIBA Asia Champions Cup. I am not sure how to measure Jamal Sampson’s debut because he was listed in his first game during the 2010 Dubai Invitational but did not get off the bench citing an injury. Or that he played during Gilas’ stint in the PBA and scored four points in his debut. Nevertheless, it was forgettable. So, only two players had wins during their debuts — CJ Giles and Marcus Douthit. Clarkson had an incandescent third period where he singlehandedly brought the Philippines within a bucket of overhauling China’s lead. He ran out of steam in the fourth period as he battled cramps. It was his foul where China’s Zhoa hung the winning free throws. But I like his ability to attack and create for his teammates. The more competitive games he plays with the nationals, the team can only get better. Most of the first half, China had single coverage on him, but come the third, he was drawing double teams. It would be interesting to see how teams play him from here on. China’s Twin Towers gave us trouble China’s two bigs — NBA players both — Zhou Qi who is with the Houston Rockets and Wang Zhelin who is with the Memphis Grizzlies — had monster games. The 22-year old Zhou finished with 25 points, 12 rebounds, seven blocks, two assists and one steal! While the 24-year-old Wang finished with 13 points and seven boards. I would like to correct some of the views I have seen about this being a learning experience for the Philippines. I can say the same about China, which fielded a much younger team and without some of their other regulars. It was a learning experien
Clarkson's Philippines edged by Zhou's China at Asian Games
The addition of the Cleveland Cavaliers' Jordan Clarkson to the lineup wasn't quite enough on Tuesday as Philippines lost 82-80 to China in a Group D game at the Asian Games. The U.S.-born Clarkson holds a Philippines passport and received last-minute permission from the NBA to play in the Asian Games, but missed the Philippines' opening victory over Kazakhstan. He had 28 points and helped his team take the lead in the fourth quarter before committing a foul that allowed China to take a two-point lead with seconds on the clock. Paul Dalistan missed 3-point attempt with about five seconds left that could have won it for the Philippines. Zhou Qi, the 2.17-meter (7-foot-1) Houston Rockets center, had 25 points and 12 rebounds to lead a China squad containing two NBA players. China faces Kazakhstan on Thursday. And despite the loss, the Philippines should reach the quarterfinals.
China survives Clarkson, Team Philippines with 82-80 squeaker
Powerhouse China turned back a pesky Philippine side, 82-80, in Group D play of the 2018 Asian Games men’s basketball tournament Tuesday night at the Gelora Bung Karno Basketball Hall, in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Chinese, who sat squarely on the driver seat for the first three quarters, leaned on Zhou Qi for a cushion against the hastily-assembled Filipino squad. But the Philippines, bolstered with National Basketball Association cager Jordan Clarkson, patiently chafed on the lead. The Filipino-American led a blistering outing in the second frame that saw the Nationals hold down perennial Asian Games hoops champions to just 16 points. With barely a week in training with his fellow Filipinos, Clarkson helped the squad tie the game at 55 in the third quarter. Stanley Pringle’s brilliant and equally blurry slashing play buoyed the team in the final frame. PBA rookie Christian Standhardinger added in the effort as the Filipinos took over the driver seat at the 3:09 mark via the Fil-German big man's free throw. Pringle, the top scorer in the win over Kazakhstan last Thursday, hiked the lead just as their assignments kept them within striking range, digging the team out of a what was once a 12-point rut. Zhou and Zhao Rui remained unfazed under pressure as they went on to help China knot the game anew — this time, at 80 and with just 46 ticks left on the clock. Zhao’s productive trip from the charity stripe gave China a two-point lead to enjoy as the game wound down. He accounted for four points in the crucial turnaround along with a momentum-swinging steal. Paul Lee, who made a couple of booming triples to help the momentum swing to the Filipinos’ favor had another clean look within the final six seconds of the game, but his shot was just too strong. The Filipinos, despite the loss, are assured of a berth in the next round of hostilities barring any major upset when China takes on Kazakhstan on Thursday. The Scores China - Zhou 25, Wang 13, Abudurexiti 12, Zhao 11, Ding 7, Sun 6, Liu 5, Fang 2, Dong 1 Philippines - Clarkson 28, Standhardinger 18, Pringle 14, Lee 10, Erram 6, Almazan 2, Belga 2, Norwood 0, Ahanmisi 0, Yap 0, Taulava 0 Quarter scores: 20-12, 36-31, 59-57, 82-80
ASIAN GAMES: Heartbreak for Philippines as China escapes with win in Clarkson's Gilas debut
Sorry loss for Gilas Pilipinas. The Philippines broke down in the final minute as China escaped with a pulsating 82-80 win in the 2018 Asian Games Tuesday at the GBK Basket Hall in Jakarta, Indonesia. Trailing for most of the game, Gilas looked like it was on its way to victory after taking an 80-77 lead with 1:23 to go following an undergoal stab from Stanley Pringle. However, that proved to be the last score for the Philippines as China took advantage of Gilas breaking down in multiple possession to steal the win. Zhou Qi first split his free throws with 1:12 to go to put China within two, 78-80. The Chinese then forced a turnover on Gilas that led to a fastbreak layup for Zhao Rui to tie the game at 80 in the last 46 seconds. Gilas had the chance to put the game away for good but Jordan Clarkson and Christian Standhardinger each missed decent attempts at the rim. Jordan then gave up a foul to Zhao and the Chinese guard ended up hitting two clutch free throws for the game's final tally. Paul Lee missed a final triple attempt for Gilas with six seconds to go as China completed its great escape. After a quick 5-0 start, Gilas trailed China for most of the game as Zhou Qi dominated on both ends of the floor. The 22-year-old Houston Rocket had 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 blocks at halftime. Zhou went on to finish with 25 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 blocks to lead the Chinese. Wang Zhelin added 13 points while Abudushalamu Abudurexiti scored 12 points. Game hero Zhao Rui had 11. Wang led the China offense to start the third as they tried to put Gilas away. However, Clarkson exploded for the Philippines, unloading 16 points including three straight triples that allowed Gilas to tie things up at 55. In the fourth, it was Abudurexiti's turn to dominate for the Chinese, helping the Great Wall re-establish a 10-point lead, 72-62. Clarkson went scoreless in the fourth and ultimately dealt with cramps. In his place, Paul Lee and Stanley Pringle went off to put the Philippines in position to win. Pringle beat Zhou at the rim to push Gilas within three, 71-74 with 4:21 to go. Lee then buried a tough three-pointer at the shotclock buzzer to tie the game at 74 about 45 seconds later. Standhardiner finally gave the Philippines the lead anew, 76-74, after a perfect trip to the line with 3:09 to go. Clarkson finished with 28 points in his Gilas debut while Standhardinger scored 18 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 26 minutes off the bench. Pringle and Lee dropped 14 and 10 points respectively. Despite the loss, the Philippines is expected to move on to the next round however, Gilas is on a collision course with old nemesis South Korea in the knockout quarterfinals. The Scores: CHINA, 82 - Zhou 25, Wang 13, Abudurexiti 12, Zhao 11, Ding 7, Sun 6, Lui 5, Tian 2, Dong 1. PHILIPPINES, 80 - Clarkson 28, Standhardinger 18, Pringle 14, Lee 10, Erram 6, Belga 2, Almazan 2. Quarterscores: 20-12, 36-31, 59-57, 82-80
Asian Games: China escapes Clarkson, Philippines
China escaped Jordan Clarkson and the Philippines, 82-80, to open its basketball campaign in the 2018 Asian Games at GBK Basketball Hall in Jakarta, Indonesia. Jordan Clarkson battled an apparent case of cramps in the fourth quarter but kept the Filipinos in the fight after three quarters where he scored much of his game-high 28 points in his Philippine debut. The Philippines took an 80-77 edge after a fearless drive by Stanley Pringle with only 1:23 left before China, behind Zhao Rui, rallied and ended the game on a 5-0 spurt. Paul Lee who, along with Christian Standhardinger and Pringle, stepped up when Clarkson was on the bench in the crucial stages of the fourth quarter, had a great look but just couldn’t get the potential game-winning triple to go as China ran the clock out. Zhou Qi led the Chinese on both ends as he and fellow big man Wang Zhelin gave the Philippines’ fits with the Houston Rockets center scoring 25 points. With the Philippines dropping to 1-1 and China tipped to beat Kazakhstan in its next game, the Filipinos will likely face another fierce rival in South Korea in the knockout stage. The Philippines blew out Kazakhstan, 96-59, on Thursday. Standhardinger, who was unfazed by the bigger Chinese big men, finished with 18 points while Pringle and Lee contributed 14 and 10 points, respectively.
Udonis Haslem having talks with Heat, deciding on return
Udonis Haslem is creating jobs, while working toward getting his Miami Heat job back for another season. Haslem has had talks with the Heat in recent days as he continues working through the process of deciding whether to return for a 16th season. There is no timetable for a decision, but there are now indications that he is clearly leaning toward a return. “It was a great conversation,” Haslem said at the opening of his latest Einstein Bros. Bagels, one of several franchises that he and his business partners have collaborated on in the Miami area in recent years. “At the end of the day, it’s was a conversation about if they want me back and if I want to be back.” He’s also planning a meeting with Heat coach Erik Spoelstra in the coming days. Heat officials, including team president Pat Riley, have said they want Haslem back. Haslem’s on-court role has been limited over the last three years. He appeared in only 14 games last season, all off the bench, and hasn’t gotten more than 20 minutes in any game since Jan. 1, 2017. But his voice in the locker room is vital. The 38-year-old Miami native remains one of the team’s captains, and it’s not uncommon for him to mentor teammates on the bench during games or raise his voice at halftime — even before coaches enter the room — when things are not going to his liking. Even this week, several Heat players joined him for his usual midday outdoor workout under the sweltering Miami sun. “I was glad to have them,” Haslem said. “It’s usually lonely out there.” He’s taken the same approach that he’s brought to basketball to the business world. Haslem and his partners have created well over 200 jobs with their food-service ventures, with more projects looming. “I like being invested in the things I’m investing in,” Haslem said. “I don’t just sit around and wait for the check. My life has pretty much become basketball, working out, business and my family. Those are my four vices.” Haslem has played with 126 different Heat teammates, not even counting those players who were signed for training camps and never actually appeared in a regular-season or playoff game. His return for a 16th year would mean that he’s been with the franchise for more than half its history; the Heat had played 15 seasons before he signed with them in 2003. For his career, Haslem has averaged 7.7 points and 6.8 rebounds. He was a starter on the Heat championship clubs in 2006, 2012 and 2013.
Udonis Haslem having talks with Heat, deciding on return
Udonis Haslem is creating jobs, while working toward getting his Miami Heat job back for another season. Haslem has had talks with the Heat in recent days as he continues working through the process of deciding whether to return for a 16th season. There is no timetable for a decision, but there are now indications that he is clearly leaning toward a return. “It was a great conversation,” Haslem said at the opening of his latest Einstein Bros. Bagels, one of several franchises that he and his business partners have collaborated on in the Miami area in recent years. “At the end of the day, it’s was a conversation about if they want me back and if I want to be back.” He’s also planning a meeting with Heat coach Erik Spoelstra in the coming days. Heat officials, including team president Pat Riley, have said they want Haslem back. Haslem’s on-court role has been limited over the last three years. He appeared in only 14 games last season, all off the bench, and hasn’t gotten more than 20 minutes in any game since Jan. 1, 2017. But his voice in the locker room is vital. The 38-year-old Miami native remains one of the team’s captains, and it’s not uncommon for him to mentor teammates on the bench during games or raise his voice at halftime—even before coaches enter the room—when things are not going to his liking. Even this week, several Heat players joined him for his usual midday outdoor workout under the sweltering Miami sun. “I was glad to have them,” Haslem said. “It’s usually lonely out there.” He’s taken the same approach that he’s brought to basketball to the business world. Haslem and his partners have created well over 200 jobs with their food-service ventures, with more projects looming. “I like being invested in the things I’m investing in,” Haslem said. “I don’t just sit around and wait for the check. My life has pretty much become basketball, working out, business and my family. Those are my four vices.” Haslem has played with 126 different Heat teammates, not even counting those players who were signed for training camps and never actually appeared in a regular-season or playoff game. His return for a 16th year would mean that he’s been with the franchise for more than half its history; the Heat had played 15 seasons before he signed with them in 2003. For his career, Haslem has averaged 7.7 points and 6.8 rebounds. He was a starter on the Heat championship clubs in 2006, 2012 and 2013.
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