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Clarkson Scores! Filipino-American Finally Hits NBA Finals Board
9 Jun
Summary
- Jordan Clarkson scored his first points in the NBA Finals series.
- He made a 3-pointer and a driving layup in Game 3.
- Clarkson has seen limited minutes, playing only six minutes before Game 3.
Jordan Clarkson, the Filipino-American player for the New York Knicks, has registered his first points in the ongoing NBA Finals series against the San Antonio Spurs. He achieved this milestone by making a 3-pointer with just over nine minutes remaining in the second quarter of Game 3. Clarkson followed up with a driving layup later in the same period, bringing his halftime total to five points as the Knicks took a 64-57 lead.
Clarkson has experienced limited court time during the Finals, having played only six minutes in Game 1 prior to Game 3. In contrast, the Spurs' Dylan Harper, another player with Filipino heritage, has been a more prominent figure on the court. Harper has been averaging an impressive 16.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game. Despite Harper's strong performance, Clarkson's Knicks hold a commanding 2-0 series lead heading into the later stages of Game 3.
