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Calvin Abueva finally springs into action one day after his indefinite suspension was lifted when Phoenix Super LPG takes on NLEX in the PBA Philippine Cup at the University of Angeles Foundation Sports and Cultural Center.
The spotlight will be on Abueva’s every move in the 4pm contest after his 16-month agony came to an end Sunday when commissioner Willie Marcial reinstated the spirited forward.
Abueva was informed of the decision during a meeting with Marcial, Deputy Commissioner Eric Castro and coach Mauro Bengua.
But Abueva, who was joined at the meeting by coach Topex Robinson and team manager Paolo Bugia, was also informed of the penalties that will be imposed for possible infractions in the future.
It will be interesting to see if Abueva comes out with the same intense demeanor that made him one of the league’s most popular figures or a tame version of “The Beast.”
Abueva’s return could only come at a better time for the Fuel Masters, who are coming off a morale-boosting 91-84 win over the Magnolia Hotshots Pambansang Manok last Friday.
Phoenix erased a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter with a 22-0 run to snap a two-game streak.
Meanwhile, the second game between TNT and NorthPort, scheduled at 6:45 p.m., appears to be a success after the PBA announced Monday morning that a Blackwater player who tested positive for COVID-19 received a negative result. both in their antigen tests and in those of RT-PCR. .
TNT was forced to practice self-isolation after coming into contact with said player during Thursday’s 109-96 win over Blackwater.
But with the league’s announcement, Tropang Giga can now get back to their focus on achieving a sixth straight victory in as many games against Batang Pier.
NorthPort won its first game last Saturday, defeating Terrafirma, 107-96.
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