San Miguel Accepts PBA's Controversial Dunk Ruling in Finals Opener
Source: news.source.inquirer
San Miguel Beermen decided not to file a formal protest against the PBA's decision to nullify Mo Tautuaa's dunk in Game 1 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals, opting instead for clarification. The controversial call, which was ruled as basket interference, led to TNT's narrow 99-96 victory over San Miguel. The decision stirred strong reactions from San Miguel's team governor and manager, who both expressed frustration but chose not to challenge the ruling officially.
Key Points
San Miguel Beermen did not file a formal protest over the PBA's decision to call Mo Tautuaa's dunk as basket interference during Game 1 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals.
The controversial call led to TNT's 99-96 win against San Miguel.
San Miguel's team manager, Gee Abanilla, sought clarification instead of lodging a protest, deeming it futile.
The PBA's technical committee, supported by deputy commissioner Eric Castro, upheld the decision, citing that Tautuaa pulled the rim during the dunk.
San Miguel's team governor, Robert Non, expressed strong dissatisfaction with the ruling but the team did not officially challenge it.
