Troy Rosario a game-time decision for Ginebra with groin injury

January 16 ------ TROY Rosario would continue to battle through a pulled groin if Barangay Ginebra would utilize him in an all-important Game 6 against San Miguel in their PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup semifinals.

Coach Tim Cone can’t say for sure whether Rosario would be available for Friday’s Game 6 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, as the Gin Kings are on the verge of elimination following a 115-109 loss on Wednesday night. “He’s having an MRI to find out the extent of his tear,” said Cone of Rosario’s scheduled checkup on Thursday. “Game time decision for Friday.”

Rosario hurt his groin early in Game 5 that had him held to just a single point and rebound in 11 minutes of play. He briefly returned at the start of the third quarter, but was eventually recalled to the bench for good. The 33-year-old Rosario is averaging 8.7 points and 7.0 rebounds for Ginebra this season.

Source: spin.ph