Daredevil forward Jared Dillinger will miss the rest of the tournament after being involved in a vehicular accident early Saturday.
Talk ‘N Text coach Norman Black revealed the development shortly after the Tropang Texters’ 85-79 victory in Game Two of the semifinals over Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Sunday night.“He’s gonna be out a while, at least the rest of the conference, and possibly into the next conference,” said Black.
“I don’t know the extent, but he hurt his midsection, I think his pelvis.”
Talk ‘N Text earlier lost star forward Kelly Williams, who left the team indefinitely to battle a recurrent blood disorder. The Tropang Texters have also missed Ali Peek in the quarterfinals, though Black said he expects the veteran center back in time for Game Three.
With a growing list of walking wounded, Black said he expects the rest of his crew to step up.
“Everybody says we’re such a deep team,” said Black, “so now is the time for us to show it.”
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