Clarkson, Green Become First Two Players Of Filipino Descent To Play In Same NBA Game
Oct 28, 2021, 7:27 PM | Updated: 7:56 pm
Jordan Clarkson #00 of the Utah Jazz warms up before a game against the Houston Rockets at Vivint Smart Home Arena on February 22, 2020 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
(Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson and Houston Rockets rookie Jalen Green became the first two players of Filipino descent to play in the same NBA game.
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The Rockets hosted Clarkson and the Jazz on Thursday, October 28.
Houston celebrated Filipino Heritage Night as they welcomed Utah into the Toyota Center.
Clarkson’s mother is from the Philippines as is Green’s maternal grandfather.
Celebrating Filipino heritage tonight at @ToyotaCenter! 🇵🇠pic.twitter.com/2I35tag2ul
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) October 28, 2021
Utah led Houston at halftime, 61-40.
During the first two quarters, Clarkson had six points on 2-6 shooting. Last season’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year added three rebounds and two assists in 13 minutes of action.
Jalen Green and Jordan Clarkson become the first two players of Filipino descent to share the court in an NBA game! 🇵🇠pic.twitter.com/waKSIfVwCA
— NBA (@NBA) October 29, 2021
Green posted 11 points on 2-12 shooting to go along with a pair of rebounds, one steal, and a block.
Utah’s game against Houston is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet, NBA League Pass, and The Zone Sports Network.
