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PBA Suspends, Fines Khobuntin, Johnson After On-Court Altercation During Game
Glenn Khobuntin of TNT Tropang Giga and Rain or Shine's Jaylen Johnson have been suspended and fined by the PBA following a physical altercation. The incident occurred in the fourth quarter of the Friday game between TNT and Rain or Shine.
The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) issued suspensions and fines to Glenn Khobuntin of TNT and Rain or Shine's Jaylen Johnson after they engaged in a physical altercation during their Commissioner's Cup match on Friday. The fight occurred in the fourth quarter of the game, which Rain or Shine won 112-109. PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial released a statement on Saturday, noting Khobuntin expressed remorse regarding the incident. Marcial relayed that Khobuntin would apologize to his teammates at practice. Johnson also apologized again for his part in the altercation. Khobuntin had said he would accept any consequences. Khobuntin's suspension starts Sunday when TNT plays Meralco, while Johnson will be out for Rain or Shine's Friday game against the Bolts.
Key Facts
- Glenn Khobuntin and Jaylen Johnson were involved in a physical altercation during a Friday PBA game.
- The PBA Commissioner's Office has suspended and fined both players.
- Khobuntin received a two-game suspension and a P70,000 fine.
- Johnson was suspended for one game and fined P50,000.
- Commissioner Willie Marcial said Khobuntin expressed regret over the incident.
- Khobuntin will be suspended for TNT's Sunday game against Meralco.
- Johnson will be suspended for Rain or Shine's Friday game against the Bolts.
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- GMA Network — PBA issues fines, suspensions for Glenn Khobuntin, Jaylen Johnson for on-court altercation