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NBA -- Clarkson says Pacquiao has a "good chance" against Mayweather

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LOS ANGELES - Just like everyone else with a passion for boxing, Filipino-American Jordan Clarkson of the Los Angeles Lakers weighed in on the upcoming Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather fight.

"I think he has a good chance," Clarkson told PhilBoxing after the Lakers fell to the New Orleans Hornets, 113-92, on Wednesday at the Staples Center.

Asked if he was planning to make the trip to Las Vegas for the super fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, the 22-year old Clarkson said "I'not sure sure yet.

In a losing effort against the Pelicans, Clarkson turned in 18 points and 10 assists. He also had seven rebounds and was recently named Western Conference Player of the Week.

In 53 games with the Lakers this season, the 6-foot-5, 185-pound rookie is averaging 16.9 points and 3.2 dimes an outing.

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