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Pacquiao replaces injured Revilla in Mahindra, All-Star lineup

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/sports/8/2/pacquiao-basketball-080216.jpg"/><figcaption><div class="embed-desc">The last time Manny Pacquiao played for Mahindra was in November last year. Josh Albeda, <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com/basketball/photos" target="_blank">ABS-CBN Sports</a></div></figcaption></figure></div>MANILA -- The Mahindra Enforcers have reactivated playing coach Manny Pacquiao after starting point guard LA Revilla broke his nose during practice.Revilla got elbowed on the nose last Monday and had to be rushed to the hospital, <a href="http://www.foxsportsasia.com/basketball/news/detail/item468762/mahindra-reactivates-manny-pacquiao-takes-spot-injured-la-revilla-enforcer-face-alaska/" target="_blank">FOX Sports Asia</a> reported, quoting deputy coach Chris Gavina.This gave way to the reactivation of Pacquiao, who is now listed among the guards in active duty.Gavina also said the newly elected senator could possibly see action on Wednesday when the Enforcers meet the Alaska Aces at 7 p.m. “He (Pacquiao) didn’t show up today (in practice) but he’s activated. And I believe there’s a possibility [he’ll play],” Gavina said.Pacquiao later confirmed that he will play on Wednesday.&quot;Kinausap ako ng management, sila ang nag-request [na i-activate ako],&quot; Pacquiao told sports website <a href="http://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/news/manny-pacquiao-confirms-hell-play-for-mahindra-after-revilla-breaks-nose-in-practice#ky7o7zTp24Q9lpb5.01" target="_blank">Spin</a>. &quot;Lalaro ako bukas pero sinabi ko sa kanila na sa isang kundisyon: na hindi maka-apekto sa team [ang pagpasok ko].&quot;Mga boss ng team ang kumausap sa akin, hindi ako nag-volunteer. Masaya na ako na natutuwa ang team pag kasama nila ako, ganun rin ako pag kasama sila,&quot; he added.The last time Pacquiao saw action with the Enforcers was on November 7 last year when they lost to Alaska in Dubai.It will be his seventh PBA game in two years as Mahindra playing-coach.(READ: <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com/basketball/news/2016/07/29/patrimonio-abarrientos-see-action-pba-all-star-friday-13744" target="_blank">Patrimonio, Abarrientos to see action on PBA All-Star Friday</a>)Pacquiao, who is also expected to make his boxing comeback later this year, will likewise take the place of Revilla on the Stalwarts team during the PBA All-Star Weekend on Friday.He will join Chris Banchero, David Semerad, Raymond Almazan, Cris Tolomia, Russel Escoto, Bryan Cruz, Alvin Patrimonio, Nic Belasco, Ronnie Magsanoc and Topex Robinson.They will take on Team PBA Greats which will be made up of Maverick Ahanmisi, Kevin Alas, Anthony Semerad, Ian Sangalang, Ed Daquioag, Mac Belo, Roger Pogoy, Jonathan Grey, Noli Locsin, Richard del Rosario, Bong Ravena and Johnny Abarrientos.For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com/" target="_blank">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.

The Mahindra Enforcers have reactivated playing coach Manny Pacquiao after starting point guard LA Revilla broke his nose during practice.