That, despite the 32-year-old forward expected to miss some games after breaking his nose in the Bolts’ victory over Rain or Shine earlier in the week. Head coach Luigi Trillo revealed that Mitchell is set to undergo surgery but assured that he will remain as the team’s import.
undergo surgery but assured that he will remain as the team’s import.
“Looks like Akil can play on the 25th. It depends. It’s day to day,” added the Bolts mentor, obviously pertaining to Meralco’ Christmas Day game against Converge. He made quite a debut for the Bolts with 32 points, six rebounds and four assists although not after bucking an early foul trouble that saw him pick up three fouls in his first few minutes on the court.
“Parang sabi ni Akil, parang blessing din na he’s out. DJ gets his feet wet. And he’s capable. We know he is. Glad we got the W,” said Trillo.
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