STA ROSA, Laguna - Rondae Hollis-Jefferson was brought to a nearby hospital following a bad fall in TNT's 80-69 win over Taipei Fubon Braves on Wednesday night in the EASL Home and Away season.
"Hopefully they're not stuck in traffic. They're on their way to the hospital," said deputy coach Josh Reyes, who called the shots for the Tropang Giga.
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The former NBA player landed badly at the final 2:45 mark of the game at the Sta. Rosa Sports Complex and TNT very much in control, 78-66. He had to be carried out of the floor by his teammates and headed straight to the dugout.
Rondae finished with 35 points and 11 rebounds in another explosive performance.
The injury spoiled what was his first game together with
older brother Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson, who added 22 points and 11 rebounds.
"We just have to rule out any spinal or back thing. We just have to rule out everything just to be on the safe side," added Reyes.
"Shortly after, Rahlir will ride with some of the guys (on the way to the hospital)."
The TNT deputy hopes Rondae would be healthy enough going to the team's Christmas Day game against Barangay Ginebra in the PBA Commissioner's Cup.
"Hopefully we could get Rondae back as soon as possible," he said.
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