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PBA: Chris Ross alleges racial taunt triggered spat; Guiao denies accusation

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/tvpatrol/01/16/pba.jpg"/><figcaption>Chris Ross alleges that NLEX coach Yeng Guiao used a racial taunt on him. PBA Media Bureau</figcaption></figure></div>Chris Ross apparently cited a racial slur as the trigger point to a shouting match between him and NLEX coach Yeng Guiao in their PBA Philippine Cup game at Cuneta Astrodome on Friday.According to a <a href="https://sports.abs-cbn.com/basketball/news/2018/01/19/guiao-s-alleged-racial-slur-sparks-confrontation-ross-36355">report</a> by Paul Lintag of ABS-CBN Sports, San Miguel Beer coach Leo Austria spoke to Ross, who told him that Guiao used the &quot;n-word&quot; on him.&quot;That’s the word na he don’t want to hear from any people,&quot; said Austria, whose team came away with a 109-98 win, the Beermen&#x27;s 4th straight.&quot;I don’t know but that’s what he explained to me because I confronted Chris Ross. He’s one of the most important players in my team especially in the endgame but that’s the thing he don’t want to hear so nag-flare up yung bata so I cannot blame him.&quot;The confrontation happened with 1:46 left in the game as NLEX guard Kevin Alas was taking his free throws. San Miguel was ahead 103-91 and on its way to wrapping up victory when TV cameras showed Ross jawing at Guiao in front of the NLEX bench.Players from both teams jumped in between the two although the confrontation was nothing more than verbal.Guiao <a href="https://sports.abs-cbn.com/basketball/news/2018/01/19/guiao-denies-racial-slur-admits-dirty-finger-36358">denied</a> taunting Ross racially, but acknowledged he flashed him the middle finger.&quot;I’s part of siguro psychological warfare. Malakas din siya mang-asar,&quot; he said.&quot;Hindi lang naman sa amin. Everytime naman na mga ganoong skirmishes. He also knows what he’s capable of.&quot;<div>For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.</div>

Guiao denied taunting Ross racially, but acknowledged he flashed him the middle finger.

Guiao denied taunting Ross racially, but acknowledged he flashed him the middle finger.