PBA: ROS guard Felix Lemetti out for rest of Philippine Cup due to hand injury
Rain or Shine will be one man down heading to the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup playoffs as Felix Lemetti has been ruled out for the remainder of the conference.
According to the Elasto Painters, the Filipino-Swedish guard sustained a left-hand fracture during a team practice on Monday.
"Felix Lemetti sustained a left-hand fracture during yesterday's team practice and will be out for the rest of the conference," Rain or Shine said in a Facebook post.
"Speedy recovery, Felix!"
The Elasto Painters are coming off a 109-99 win over Phoenix last Wednesday that solidified their quarterfinals spot with Adrian Nocum and Jhonard Clarito leading the way with 30 and 20 points apiece.
Rain or Shine, who now holds a 5-3 win-loss record, will now be needing more of that with Lemetti now out for the rest of the season.
—Bea Micaller/JMB, GMA Integrated News
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