Wondering why Caelan Tiongson and Felix Lemetti did not see action in Rain or Shine’s game against Phoenix in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup?
Caelan Tiongson and Felix Lemetti wore Rain or Shine polo shirts as the rest of the Elasto Painters warmed up for the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup match against Phoenix on Saturday, Jan. 11.
The team later announced Tiongson and Lemetti would sit out the match at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate owing to injuries.
Tiongson suffered a left achilles tendinitis after rolling hie left ankle on teammate Adrian Nocum in Rain or Shine’s 122-106 win over Blackwater on Wednesday, Jan. 8.
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Lemetti, meanwhile, sustained a left ankle injury.
As of posting time, Rain or Shine is gunning for a sixth straight victory against the Fuel Masters.