UTSUNOMIYA, Japan – June Mar Fajardo hurt his left knee just seconds after he entered the game of San Miguel’s clash against Ryukyu Golden Kings in the EASL Champions Week on Thursday.
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Fajardo retreated to the bench for treatment just 21 seconds after entering the game following a collision with Ryukyu player Jack Cooley at the 5:11 mark of the first quarter.
San Miguel said it will no longer bring the six-time PBA MVP back in the game as a precautionary measure.
The Beermen were trailing, 49-28, at the half, slipping behind after a competitive first quarter where they only trailed by seven.
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