Magnolia forward Jackson Corpuz was slapped a P20,000 fine by the PBA for the foul that resulted in TNT standout Troy Rosario suffering an ugly fall in Game 3 of the Philippine Cup finals.

PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said on Tuesday, October 26, that the league upgraded the flagrant foul penalty 1 meted out on Corpuz to penalty 2 after further review.

Rosario went for a layup in the third quarter of Game 3 but fell on his back after being bumped mid-air by Corpuz, who got ejected after incurring a technical foul earlier.

Writhing in pain, Rosario had to be carried out of the playing court by his teammates and did not return, with the Hotshots cutting their series deficit in the best-of-seven series to 1-2 with a 106-98 win.

It was later found that Rosario sustained a dislocated pinky finger and spinal shock, which is causing only 70% sensation in his left leg.

Tropang Giga team manager Gabby Cui said Rosario is “doubtful” to return and may need surgery on his finger. (READ: Rosario ‘doubtful’ for PBA finals return due to spinal shock, dislocated finger)

Corpuz, though, avoided suspension as Magnolia goes for the equalizer when it meets TNT in Game 4 on Wednesday, October 27. – Rappler.com