Clements Doesn't Back Down
![[user272102]](/img/avatars/avatar.svg){kind=avatar}
Level 17
: 2,500/5,000, 500 ante
We missed the pre-flop action but it appeared that Scott Clements opened for a raise and was called by Travis Rice from the big blind. The flop came 
and Rice check-called a 21,000 bet from Clements.
The turn was the 
and this time Rice led out for 36,000. Clements took a peek at his cards as if to see if he had a spade and asked the dealer how much the bet was. The dealer confirmed the amount and Clements made the call.
The river was the 
and both players checked. "Two pair," said Rice. Clements didn't turn his hand over as he waited for Rice to reveal his hand. Rice finally turned over 
and Clements revealed his 
for a better two pair to take the pot and move his stack to 315,000.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
315,000
75,000
|
75,000 |
|
||
|
200,000
-25,000
|
-25,000 |