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Magnolia's Jalalon disputes Alaska's Compton: 'Hindi ako nanununtok'

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Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/news/12/13/20181213_pba.jpg"/><figcaption>Alaska coach Alex Compton accused Magnolia guard Jio Jalalon (6) of throwing a punch in Game 4 of the PBA Governors&#x27; Cup Finals. Richard Esguerra, <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com/pba/photos">ABS-CBN Sports</a></figcaption></figure></div>MANILA, Philippines – Magnolia guard Jiovani Jalalon vehemently denied the allegation made by Alaska head coach Alex Compton that he had thrown a punch during Game 4 of the 2018 PBA Governors&#x27; Cup Finals.The best-of-seven series heated up further in Game 4 – won by Alaska, 90-76 – after Magnolia import Romeo Travis was cut above his eye and Alaska guard Chris Banchero getting hit by an apparent low blow from Magnolia veteran Mark Barroca.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://sports.abs-cbn.com/pba/news/2018/12/12/pba-alaska-dominates-magnolia-force-2-2-tie-50999">READ: Alaska dominates Magnolia again to force 2-2 tie</a></li></ul>Afterward, Compton aired his displeasure regarding the over-the-top physicality of the game, and specifically identified Jalalon as among those who crossed a line.&quot;We have an officiating crew that perhaps didn&#x27;t see it, and I understand that. They can&#x27;t see everything. But Jio punched us, somebody punched Mike (Harris) in the testicles, somebody punched Chris (Banchero) in the testicles,&quot; the coach lamented.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/12/12/18/pba-alex-compton-upset-over-dirty-basketball-in-game-4">FULL STORY: Alex Compton upset over ‘dirty basketball’ in Game 4</a></li></ul>This is not the first time that Compton had called out Jalalon. After Magnolia&#x27;s 77-71 triumph in Game 2, the Alaska coach rued that both <a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/12/07/18/pba-alex-compton-calls-out-referees-mark-barroca-jio-jalalon-foul-a-lot">Jalalon and Barroca</a> got away with plenty of fouls.Jalalon, however, disputed Compton&#x27;s allegation.&quot;No. Hindi ako nanununtok,&quot; he said firmly.&quot;Nasa technique kasi eh. Pine-pressure nila kami. Siguro, natutulak lang, pero hindi (suntok),&quot; he added.Jalalon stressed that they may play physical basketball, but they have no intentions of hurting their opponents.&quot;Laro lang,&quot; he said. &quot;Kung may nagawa kaming mali talaga sa court, sorry. &#x27;Yun nga ang tawag eh, technique, sa basketball.&quot;Moreover, Jalalon pointed out that he has gotten in trouble before for throwing a punch inside a basketball court, and has no intentions of doing that ever again.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/12/13/18/pba-victolero-to-compton-the-referees-will-decide-whats-a-foul">READ MORE: Victolero to Compton — ‘The referees will decide what’s a foul’</a></li></ul>&quot;Alam naman natin na may nangyari na sa akin noong nakaraan sa Gilas,&quot; he said, referring to his role in the <a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/07/02/18/fiba-world-cup-mayhem-ensues-as-gilas-australia-game-turns-violent">ugly brawl</a> between the Philippine national team and Australia in July.&quot;Wala na &#x27;yun, nag-move on na ako, umiiwas na talaga ako sa ganoon,&quot; Jalalon said.The Magnolia floor general offered his apologies to Compton, saying: &quot;Sorry coach, kung ganoon man &#x27;yung pag-ano niya sa amin. Wala akong magagawa kung ano &#x27;yung reaction niya doon.&quot;He made it clear, however, that he threw no punches in the game and has no plans of doing so even as the series continues to intensify.&quot;Hindi ko na gagawin ulit &#x27;yun sa buong buhay ko,&quot; Jalalon said.The best-of-7 series is currently tied at 2-2, with Game 5 on Friday at the Araneta Coliseum.For more sports coverage, visit the ABS-CBN <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com" target="_blank">Sports website.</a>

Magnolia guard Jiovani Jalalon vehemently denied the allegation made by Alaska head coach Alex Compton that he had thrown a punch during Game 4 of the 2018 PBA Governors' Cup Finals.

Magnolia guard Jiovani Jalalon vehemently denied the allegation made by Alaska head coach Alex Compton that he had thrown a punch during Game 4 of the 2018 PBA Governors' Cup Finals.

Magnolia's Jalalon disputes Alaska's Compton: 'Hindi ako nanununtok'

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Magnolia's Jalalon disputes Alaska's Compton: 'Hindi ako nanununtok'

Camille B. Naredo,

ABS-CBN News

Published December 13, 2018 11:28 AM PHT

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Updated December 13, 2018 02:46 PM PHT

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