The suspect: did Chris Singleton try to hurt Sergio Rodriguez in Game 3? / News - Basketnews.com

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Last night, during Game 3 of the playoff series between Anadolu Efes and Armani Exchange Milan there was a heated moment in the second quarter. Sergio Rodriguez confronted vehemently Chris Singleton after the American forward tried to step on the Spanish playmaker's foot.

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Rodriguez is already dealing with an ankle injury and was very angry at Singleton who, according to Rodriguez, intentionally tried to hurt him. The referees reviewed the situation but didn't make any call against Singleton.

Some controversies and suspects, though, emerged after the game. According to Spanish reporter Jose Ignacio Huguet, Singleton's act was intentional, trying to put pressure with his foot on Sergio Rodriguez's ankle.

For other journalists and social media accounts who shared their opinions on social media, though, the contact between the two players was absolutely unintentional.

Rodriguez suffered a sprained ankle during Game 2 of the series and even in that situation, the contact was between him and Singleton, although it's almost impossible to understand if Singleton tried to leave his foot under Rodriguez on that occasion.

Now it'll be interesting to understand if this situation will generate further tension in the decisive Game 4.

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