June Mar Fajardo says, "Nayanig ako" (I was shocked) after getting punched by Delgado.

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[{"selector":"#anim-23c74b31-d195-402c-b64e-d54053b5f86a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] After Gilas Pilipinas' Saturday night practice ahead of their next game against Angola, Fajardo was asked about the Delgado punch, and he responded, "Oo nga."

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June Mar Fajardo says, "Nayanig ako" (I was shocked) after getting punched by Delgado.

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