Troy Rosario plans to play through injured ankle in PBA Finals

Ginebra big man Troy Rosario plans to play through his injured ankle in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup Finals despite still nursing pain and not fully recovering.

Despite limited practice time and physical limitations, Rosario managed only two rebounds but contributed eight points in Game 1 against Tropang Giga on Friday.

Rosario expressed that he will continue to play throughout the series, emphasizing the importance of his minutes for a team already missing Isaac Go due to injury.

The veteran forward admitted difficulty with standing and moving due to pain from a right ankle sprain sustained during the semifinals against NorthPort.

Ginebra lost Game 1 of the Finals with Rosario's contributions limited by his ongoing recovery process, highlighting the importance of his full participation for future games.