ILAGAN, Isabela - Rondae Hollis-Jefferson departed for Manila ahead of Meralco to have an MRI test on his injured right foot.
The 30-year-old import flew out of the country's corn capital early Sunday morning, as he's scheduled to have his foot tested in an undisclosed hospital.
The Bolts were scheduled to depart late Sunday afternoon following their 93-91 thriller win against Macau in the EASL Home and Away Season 3.
READ: Meralco holds its breath on extent of RHJ's injury
Hollis-Jefferson had to walk with crutches to protect the injured foot
"We're waiting for the MRI result and hope bugbog lang yung paa niya," said Meralco coach Luigi Trillo, who added the three-time PBA Best Import has a hard time walking the foot.
Hollis-Jefferson went down with the injury midway through the third quarter when he stepped on the foot of Black Bears import Sam Deguara after driving to the basket.
He grimaced in pain as he fell to the floor and had to be carried out by teammates to the dugout, never to return again.
Hollis-Jefferson finished with 15 points, seven rebounds, and five assists in the win at the Capital Arena.
The Bolts improved their record to 3-2 for solo second in Group B.
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