PAUL Lee will be out for almost a month for Magnolia in the PBA Governors’ Cup.
Coach LA Tenorio said the veteran guard hurt his other calf during the long break that will sideline him for the Hotshots’ two remaining games in the eliminations.
“Conservative estimate he will be out for at least three weeks,” said Tenorio on Friday night following the team’s 107-101 win over the Blackwater Bossing at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
“If ever, baka sa playoffs na siya makabalik. Or depende pa sa kundisyon niya. Kung palarin, baka sa semifinals pa.”
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Lee averaged 4.8 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists prior to the 58-day break when the Hotshots strung three straight wins.
Unfortunately, during that lull the 37-year-old guard suffered the injury.
“Nagpa-kundisyon talaga si Paul nung break,” said Tenorio. “Kaya nga lang doon naman siya na-injure,” said Tenorio, adding Lee’s injury is not the same calf he previously hurt.
But in his absence, sophomore Jerom Lastimosa stepped up and finished with a game-high 24 points on 9-of-15 shooting including 2-of-4 from three-point range. He also finished with seven assists.
Lee was in civilian clothes and cheered the Hotshots from the bench.
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