Commotion within the tunnel resulting in the dugout between NorthPort and NLEX. –MELO FUERTES/INQUIRER.web
MANILA, Philippines—On the finish of the showdown between Northport and NLEX, a commotion ensued involving Batang Pier crew supervisor Pido Jarencio and Street Warriors’ import Thomas Robinson on the way in which to the dugout at Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday.
After the Street Warriors secured a 112-104 victory over Batang Pier within the 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup, Jarencio needed to be contained by his gamers, safety and even league commissioner Willie Marcial within the tunnel after hurling threats on the opposition’s import.
“I’ll shoot you later! Completely satisfied New 12 months and Merry Christmas” have been among the many phrases mentioned by Jarencio as his friends tried to pacify him.
WATCH: Tensions flare between Northport’s Pido Jarencio and NLEX after the sport. Commissioner Willie Marcial is seen extinguishing the fiery scene. | through Melo Fuertes
Posted by Inquirer Sports activities on Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Robinson figured in loads of collisions throughout the match, most notably within the third quarter when he was shoulder checked by Northport’s JM Calma.
NLEX coach Frankie Lim, although, mentioned had no thought the way it began, stating that each one hell had already damaged free when he obtained to the dugout.
“After I obtained there, they have been already swearing at one another. They have been attempting to scare Robinson however that man’s not simply threatened. It ended up with dangerous phrases thrown at one another. I advised him (Robinson), to simply let it go. That’s simply how it’s,” mentioned Lim on the post-game convention in Filipino.
“Everybody was attempting to trash-talk one another. The bench joined in so he answered again. Somebody obtained insulted, so he responded and he began to make threats. It didn’t want to succeed in that time. That is simply basketball.”
WATCH: NLEX import Thomas Robinson responds to the post-game altercation between him and Northport. | through Melo Fuertes
Posted by Inquirer Sports activities on Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Fortuitously, cooler heads prevailed and none was cooler than Robinson’s, strolling out of the locker room with utmost composure.
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After ending with a monster sport of 30 factors, 18 rebounds, two assists and two steals, the previous NBA veteran paid little to no consideration to the aftermath of the runaway sport.
“They’re simply upset, that’s all. They misplaced, we gained,” mentioned Robinson. “I used to be simply competing. They’re competing, I’m competing, that’s all.”
Jarencio left the scene proper after the altercation and wasn’t requested for an announcement. Northport skidded to a 2-2 card whereas the Street Warriors improved to an an identical file.