Jericho Cruz hit Japeth Aguilar with an elbow, who fell to the floor

Jericho Cruz Hits Japeth Aguilar with an Elbow: Tension on the Court

In a heated moment on the court, Jericho Cruz made headlines after delivering a controversial elbow to Japeth Aguilar during their latest PBA game. The incident, which quickly drew reactions from fans and players alike, saw Aguilar falling hard to the floor, clutching his face in visible pain. The referee’s whistle blew instantly, but the damage was already done, leaving both teams in a tense exchange.

While Cruz maintained it was an unintentional move, Aguilar’s reaction and the slow-motion replay tell a different story. Moments like this remind us how competitive the game can get, but they also raise questions about where the line between aggression and foul play lies.

What really happened during that play?

Watch the full clip to decide for yourself—was it a deliberate elbow or just a heat-of-the-moment accident?

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After viewing, let us know your thoughts in the comments. Should Cruz have faced stricter consequences, or was it just part of the game?