Asian Games 2018: Men's Basketball QF's - South Korea Vs Philippines - Live Scores & Updates

FINAL WHISTLE! Philippines 82-91 South Korea

Updated: 27 August 2018 10:23 IST - Published: August, 26 2018 10:07 PM IST

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Korea eventually carry on to the Semifinals round of the tournament.

Philippines aren't exactly going home yet. They move to the lower half of the bracket to determine the nations that will finish between 5th and 8th spots

For Korea, Ricardo Ratliffe led the way with 30 points while also recording 14 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal and 1 block on 13-of-22 shooting (59.1%).

Jordan Clarkson finished the game with 25 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal on 10-of-25 shooting!

Another good game, a competitive one that too but Jordan Clarkson is now 0-2 in his first two games with the national squad.

A valiant battle by Philippines but Korea eventually took control late in the fourth quarter.

From the 8:06 mark in the fourth quarter to the 2:26 mark, Korea outscored Philippines 17-6!

Final Score: Philippines 82-91 South Korea

PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!

And that's the FINAL WHISTLE!

Ratliffe now gets a fastbreak layup and Korea's lead is back to 11!

He makes 1-of-2 but he also misses the next 3!

FT's coming for Jordan Clarkson.

Philippines start things right out of the timeout.

Philippines probably call their TIMEOUT a minute late!

1:07 left and they are down by 10 after Clarkson knocked down a 3.

Last 2 minutes left and Philippines down 13!

Can they spark something here?

Korea icing this game now!

They hold a 12-point lead with that Heo Ilyung layup.

Clarkson misses a critical 3-pointer. Last 3 minutes to go.

Korea taking control of this game here.

Over the last 4 minutes, they have outscored the Philippines 14-6!

Clarkson gets a layup to fall but Philippines still trail by 5

Jeon Junbeom gets one 3-pointer to fall and now Korea lead by 7!

Jordan Clarkson stepped it up in the third quarter and the Philippines need it again now.

An exciting 5:48 left!

WHAT A CONTEST SO FAR. What a second half

5:48 left in the game and Korea still lead by 4 [74-70]

Now a 3-pointers from Heo Ilyung and Korea are ahead by 4 points!

After a short rest, Jordan Clarkson checks back in for most probably the rest of the game.

2 minutes in, Korea hold a 2-point lead with a 5-2 run!

WHAT A CONTEST!

Jordan Clarkson had 15 of Philippines 21 points this quarter!

End of Q3, Philippines 65-64 South Korea

PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!

That's the end of the third quarter. Korea fightback but Philippines still ahead by 1. Final 10 minutes to go.

What an entertaining close contest of basketball THIS!

Clarkson's been on fire this quarter. He knocks down another 3 and Philippines are 1 point ahead.

AND Korea take the lead!

Ratliffe is the one to give them the lead with a layup!

Ratliffe now with a layup, makes it a 2-point game once again.

Clarkson responds with a 3 and the lead is back to 4!

Philippines giving us another thriller of a game here.

Kim Sunhyung knocks down a LONG-BALL.

ONE-POINT GAME!

Now, Standhardinger responds.

Exciting back-and-forth game going on here!

Two points now from Lee Sun-hyung.

Clarkson with a 3!

Philippines extend their lead back to 4.

Philippines call TIMEOUT!

Korea scored 7 straight to make this a game once again.

Korea come within 1 point now after 5 quick ones from Heo Ilyung!

Clarkson coming alive in the second half. He's scored six of the team's 10 points in the period so far!

Philippines ensuring no Korea comeback.

They are responding to every jab that the Koreans are throwing at them.

And Korea call TIMEOUT!

Now, Clarkson with a layup!

Ideal start for Philippines. They extend their halftime lead to 6.

Philippines begin the second half well, Standhardinger scores for them.

Lead back to 4.

With the score being so close, both teams are more or less neck-and-neck in all game stats - turnovers, assists, rebounds, steals and personal fouls.

Korea's best player is Ricardo Ratliffe - 17 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists on 7-of-12 shooting.

Not a great shooting half for Jordan Clarkson but he contributed all across the board - 4 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal on 2-of-12 shooting - and surely he'll take the lead that his team have more than anything else.

A very competitive first half and Philippines have made a game of this!

In fact, they lead by 2 as both teams head back to the locker rooms.

HALFTIME! Philippines 42-44 South Korea

Lee Seoung-hyun pulls another back for Korea.

Ratliffe pulls one back for Korea. Philippines' lead is down to 4.

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