PBA: Lung problems keep Japeth Aguilar out of Ginebra lineup until next week

PBA: Lung problems keep Japeth Aguilar out of Ginebra lineup until next week

MANILA, Philippines—Barangay Ginebra missed Japeth Aguilar’s services on Sunday at Araneta Coliseum for its PBA Commissioner’s Cup bout against Titan Ultra. Unfortunately, the Gin Kings might have to make do for about two more weeks due to some lung problems. “I really can’t tell you, I can’t even pronounce the words they were using,” coach Tim Cone said, trying to explain the situation. “He basically has some air in his lungs and they had to ta…

Japeth Aguilar out of danger but doubtful as Ginebra enters critical phase

Japeth Aguilar has been listed as doubtful in Barangay Ginebra’s crucial PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup games this coming weekend. Coach Tim Cone disclosed as much Sunday as their star big man continues to recover from the bad fall he suffered during their eventual victory over Blackwater two nights ago, which reportedly caused him to cough blood. “He’s doubtful for this coming weekend, but I wouldn’t rule him out altogether,” he said after th…