SMB’s Gillenwater soaks in P20k fine for ‘physically contacting’ a referee

May 15, 2018 6:41 PM PHT

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SMB’s Gillenwater soaks in P20k fine for ‘physically contacting’ a referee

The import was thrown out of the game in the second quarter of the Beermen's game against Rain or Shine

MANILA, Philippines – San Miguel Beermen import Troy Gillenwater was sent off from the PBA with a fine of P20,000 after bumping referee Rey Yante in his last game with the Beermen on Sunday, May 13 in Antipolo.

The American had 11 points in the game that helped the Beermen gain the lead from Rain or Shine before getting ejected from the court during the 2:29 mark of the second quarter.

2:29 2q

T on Gillenwater for physically contacting an official. He is sent out of the playing court.

Yap makes ft.

Johnson drills 2/2.

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In his two games with the Beermen, Gillenwater averaged 15.0 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists. However both games resulted to losses against the Meralco Bolts and the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters.

Gillenwater exit from the PBA allowed former SMB import Renaldo Balkman to reunite with the team he left in 2013. – Rappler.com