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Cliff Hodge hit with suspension, hefty fine over take down of Zav Lucero


Meralco forward Cliff Hodge has been suspended for one game and fined ₱100,000 by the PBA Commissioner’s Office following a flagrant foul on Magnolia rookie Zavier Lucero, the league announced Friday.

Magnolia assistant coach Mon Jose was likewise slapped with a one-game suspension and a ₱20,000 fine for headbutting Hodge during the heated altercation that occurred in the closing minutes of Magnolia’s dominant 117-93 victory over Meralco on Wednesday in the PBA Philippine Cup.

The incident took place with 2:16 left in the game, when Hodge committed a hard foul that brought down Lucero, sparking tensions on both benches.

Jose confronted Hodge during the ensuing commotion and was caught on video delivering a headbutt.

Both Hodge and Jose were summoned by PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial on Friday to explain their side.

After hearing both parties, Marcial handed down the penalties and issued a stern warning that any future infractions of a similar nature would result in harsher sanctions.

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