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FIBA World Cup qualifiers: Paul Lee will play through pain for Gilas Pilipinas

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Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News

MANILA, Philippines—Just two nights after aggravating an injury to his right thumb, Magnolia guard Paul Lee participated in full contact practice with the Gilas Pilipinas national team.Lee sat out the second half of Magnolia&#x27;s 80-75 overtime loss to TNT KaTropa last Sunday, after getting hit in his right hand in the second quarter, which caused his already jammed thumb to swell further. He attended the national team&#x27;s practice on Monday night, but was in street clothes.On Tuesday, however, he arrived early at the Meralco Gym and was swishing jumpers even before practice started.&quot;Ako talaga nag-decide na mag-practice ngayon,&quot; said Lee after the night&#x27;s training session concluded.He is still feeling some pain, but Lee says it is bearable and he can play through it comfortably.&quot;Sa akin, thumb lang naman,&quot; he said. &quot;As long as hindi matamaan, I&#x27;m good.&quot;&quot;Pagdating sa situation na maglalaro tayo, kahit na may nararamdaman tayo, ilalaro naman natin &#x27;yun,&quot; Lee also said. &quot;Gusto natin makabawi sa Kazakhstan, at gusto natin makaabot sa World Cup.&quot;Knowing how crucial the upcoming FIBA qualifying window is, Lee has no qualms about playing through the pain.&quot;Titiisin na lang siguro natin &#x27;yung nararamdaman natin,&quot; he said. &quot;Kaunting sakripisyo lang naman eh.&quot;The Philippines will get a further boost on Thursday when Ginebra big man Japeth Aguilar is expected to return to full contact practice after dealing with a bothersome ankle injury.Aguilar had been diligent in attending the practices even if he could not participate physically.&quot;We&#x27;re doing all the things we can, mentally, even if wala sa practice,&quot; the high-leaping forward said. &quot;As professionals, alam namin kung gaano ka-important itong last window.&quot;&quot;We&#x27;re doing everything that we can to get ourselves prepared,&quot; Aguilar added.Gilas Pilipinas will play Qatar on February 21 and Kazakhstan on February 24, with both games being must-win affairs if they hope to stay in the hunt for a spot in the FIBA World Cup.Para sa iba pang balitang pampalakasan, bisitahin ang <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.

Just two nights after aggravating an injury to his right thumb, Magnolia guard Paul Lee participated in full contact practice with Gilas Pilipinas.

Just two nights after aggravating an injury to his right thumb, Magnolia guard Paul Lee participated in full contact practice with Gilas Pilipinas.

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FIBA World Cup qualifiers: Paul Lee will play through pain for Gilas Pilipinas

Camille B. Naredo,

ABS-CBN News

Published February 05, 2019 11:46 PM PHT

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