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After converting two free throws off Baguio’s flagrant foul penalty two — the Aces’ stalwart was ejected for the play — the visibly-shaken Castro was subbed out and did not return for Talk ‘N Text’s victory.
“Jayson took a pretty good hit and we just have to find out how serious it is,” said Talk ‘N Text coach Norman Black. Castro was reportedly on his way to the hospital for medical checkup as a safety precaution.
The coach, however, said that Baguio’s foul was nothing out of the usual.
“That’s part of basketball and that’s part of the series,” said Black, even as the best-of-seven series between the two teams has gradually heated up.
Prior to Baguio’s ejection, a scuffle broke out in the third quarter involving Jared Dillinger, Sonny Thoss, and Gabby Espinas. The referees earlier called for an ejection on Espinas for taking a fighting stance, but later changed the call to a flagrant foul allowing the Alaska forward to return to the playing court.
Aces star rookie Calvin Abueva was also ejected. He was called for a flagrant foul penalty one by referees, allegedly for tripping Ryan Reyes, as well as a technical foul on a loose ball play against Castro.
Alaska coach Luigi Trillo, however, contended that Abueva should not have been called for the latter infraction.
“Jayson flopped, he flopped that first time,” said Trillo.
Black, meanwhile, said he expects the action to escalate further.
“I expect them to continue to be more physical and we just have to be ready for them,” said Black.
“Hopefully, we could focus and just concentrate on basketball.”
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