MAGNOLIA got an injury scare after top guard Paul Lee sustained an ankle injury in their contest against San Miguel.
Lee hurt his ankle after stepping on the foot of San Miguel import Ivan Aska during the first half of Magnolia’s 94-90 win over San Miguel on Sunday in the PBA Commissioner's Cup at the Philsports Arena.
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But Magnolia coach Chito Victolero immediately ruled out a serious injury on Lee, even saying that he will be ready to go for their next game on Saturday when they face Rain or Shine in Cagayan De Oro.
“It’s a minor injury. Nagkaroon siya ng sprained ankle,” said Victolero.
“Actually, ayaw lang namin lumalala ‘yung injury niya. He got injured nung second quarter, and then naglaro pa siya nung third quarter. Sabi ko lang sa kanya, kapag masakit sabihin mo lang. Paglabas niya ng third quarter, he feels siguro na magiging liability lang siya kung pipilitin niya at lalong tatagal ‘yung injury.”
“I think Paul can handle that. Matagal pa naman kami (next game),” said Victolero.
Lee also said the injury isn’t major enough for him to miss games.
“Natapilok ako. Naapakan ko ‘yung paa ng import nung first half. Nung start ng second half, tinry ko pero masakit eh. Sabi ko, okay na ako, hindi ko na pipilitin. Nag-up and down pa ako, may gagawin akong move, naturnover ko ‘yung bola. Hindi ako makapihit ng maayos,” said Lee.
“Meron naman akong tapilok na sobrang sama at mas masama pa rito. May pain lang talaga kasi tumatanda na tayo. Ang pinaka-crucial is paano ko ihahandle,” said Lee with a smile.
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