Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — Barangay Ginebra coach Frankie Lim is fined P50,000 and suspended for one game by the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) for hitting Alaska’s Calvin Abueva last Friday (June 26).
The decision came after Lim was summoned to the Commissioner’s office on Tuesday morning (June 30) to air his side about his involvement in a commotion with Abueva.
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BGSM head coach Frankie Lim fined P50,000.00 & suspended for 1 game for hitting a fallen player (Abueva) during the Ginebra vs Alaska game
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The incident happened at the 3:48 mark of the third quarter of the Gin Kings’ Governors’ Cup quarterfinals match against the Aces.
Lim gave Abueva a slight kick in the back when the Alaska forward fell to the ground after a heated confrontation with Ginebra import Orlando Johnson.
The Aces went on to win, 114-108, to eliminate Ginebra, booking a semifinals slot in the process.
CNN Philippines tried to get in touch with Lim, but he could not be reached for comment.
