For those who are wondering why the San Miguel Beermen are playing without an import against Magnolia today, 12 April (Sunday) in the PBA 50th Season Commissioner’s Cup eliminations, there are no clear answers.
The San Miguel has not divulged any details on why Justin Patton was not spotted during the shootaround and pregame warm-ups minutes before tip-off against the Hotshots.
An insider revealed that Patton didn’t attend Saturday’s practice and can’t be contacted by the team.
As of game time, Patton has not arrived and the Beermen are playing all-Filipino in a crucial game for playoff positioning.
Sports5 later reported that Patton hasn't shown up in practice for the past three days due to an "illness."
Still, San Miguel officials expressed dismay that their import didn't show up during the warm-ups.
Patton is coming off a disappointing performance last 8 April when he shot 5-of-13 from the field, scoring just 12 points in a 116-112 loss to Rain or Shine.
He picked up four quick fouls early and was in and out of the bench the rest of the game, his body language growing worse after every minute he spent on the bench.
A replacement for the ineffective Marcus Lee, the seven-foot Patton also missed a four-point shot and a three-point attempt at the height of an SMB comeback.
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