Cliff Hodge Hit with Suspension and Fine After Dangerous Foul in PBA Game
Source: news.source.inquirer
Meralco Bolts' Cliff Hodge has been suspended for one game and fined P100,000 by the PBA for a dangerous foul on Magnolia's Zavier Lucero during a Philippine Cup game. The incident, which occurred late in the fourth quarter, led to further disciplinary actions including a one-game ban and fine for Magnolia assistant coach Mon Jose, and suspensions for PBA deputy commissioner Eric Castro and technical head Bong Pascual for failing to properly penalize Hodge's action on the court.
Key Points
Cliff Hodge was suspended for one game and fined P100,000 for a dangerous foul on Zavier Lucero.
The incident took place during a Philippine Cup game at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
Magnolia assistant coach Mon Jose was also banned for one game and fined P20,000 for headbutting Hodge.
PBA deputy commissioner Eric Castro and technical head Bong Pascual were suspended for one playdate each for not giving Hodge a Flagrant Foul 2.
No sanctions were issued to Zavier Lucero, Alvin Patrimonio, or Nenad Vucinic despite their involvement in related altercations.
A technical foul on Meralco's Raymond Almazan was rescinded.
