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SMART CLARK GIGA CITY – LA Tenorio made it clear one day after posting a story on Instagram that showed the crucial lack of decision in Game 4 of the Geneva-Meralco clash in the semifinals of the PBA Philippine Cup.
A few hours after the Kings surrendered on an 83-80 decision and squandered their chance to finish off the Bolts, Tenorio posted a screenshot with a palm emoticon from the viral video showing John Pinto pulling. his jersey during an inning play.
With Geneva holding a slight 80-79 lead and Meralco in a penalty situation 21.7 seconds from the end, Pinto pulled on Tenorio’s shirt preventing him from getting Scottie Thompson’s entry pass.
Tenorio received the ball but fell to the ground against a double and was penalized for an out-of-bounds violation. The turn of events led Reynel Hugnatan to dagger jump for Meralco.
PBA deputy commissioner and technical director Eric Castro confirmed that the referees did indeed miss the call and a sanction is being considered.
“The central referee ruled. He wasn’t in the right position to see the tug on the shirt. We have already scolded the referee, ”Castro said.
“We have been reminding them and emphasizing good positioning so they have a better view and judgment,” he added.
Tenorio clarified that he only wanted to air his version through his IG story.
“Pinost ko lang naman ‘yun just so you know. But they made their decision not to call so we can’t do anything about it, ”said the 36-year-old guard.
“Once again, we can’t go back to that. They probably saw that, but at the end of the day no one is perfect. There is no perfect job. It has always been like that, in any league, not just in the PBA, ”he added.
The 14-year league veteran hopes the incident will serve as a lesson to umpires.
Hopefully it will be a learning experience for them, especially in a crucial part of the game. That is crucial. They (Meralco) are penalized and they (the referees) did not penalize the foul. It could have been a different game. ”
However, the five-time champion added that they should have played better not to get to that point in the game.
“It shouldn’t come to such a situation. It just so happened that it happened. I don’t blame anyone. I just want to be clear on that. I just want everyone to be aware. ”
Continuing the incident, Tenorio said he is not yet ready to break out of the bubble as he looks to lead the Kings in the game of life and death on Friday.
“I used to be here. I still feel pretty comfortable here so I hope we can stay here for the next two weeks. ”
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