Jordan Clarkson relished the chance to go up against fellow Filipino-American Jalen Green as they both represented the Philippines in a historic NBA matchup on Thursday, October 28 (Friday, October 29, Manila time).

It was the first time in NBA history that a game featured two players of Filipino descent, with Clarkson and the Jazz mauling Green and the Rockets in a 122-91 romp to stay unbeaten.

“Just us two being here, it’s super inspirational for the youth and every Filipino-American, every Filipino, anybody with Filipino blood,” Clarkson said in the post-game presser.

Clarkson supplied 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists as the Jazz remained the only unbeaten team in the NBA, picking up their fourth straight win for an early lead in the Western Conference.

Meanwhile, Green delivered 13 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists, although he struggled from the field after missing all of his 8 three-point attempts.

“I feel like it’s an amazing experience, something that can’t be done again ’cause we’re the first. Hopefully, we see more,” Clarkson said.

Despite playing in a road game, it felt like Clarkson was at home as his compatriots trooped to the Toyota Center for the Rockets’ Filipino Heritage Night to cheer for him and Green.

Clarkson even stayed for a post-game interview at courtside to address their Filipino fans.

“We feel the love, we feel the support,” Clarkson said.

“When I step on the floor, when we step on the floor, we know we represent the country, represent our people, and we go out there and do what we do.” – Rappler.com