PBA: Archie Concepcion says he didn’t mean hit on RJ Abarrientos

MANILA, Philippines—Converge swingman Archie Concepcion became the center of attention late in Barangay Ginebra’s 105-85 win over the FiberXers in Game 1 of the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals on Christmas Day at Araneta Coliseum. In the dying seconds of a game the Gin Kings already had in hand, Concepcion was seen throwing an elbow to RJ Abarrientos’ midsection during an inbound play with 31.2 seconds remaining. Abarrientos immediately doubled over in pain, while Concepcion was assessed a flagrant foul that effectively ended his night. In his defense, Concepcion said there was no intent behind the elbow and that he was […]... Keep on reading: PBA: Archie Concepcion says he didn’t mean hit on RJ Abarrientos