‘We need to move forward. We need to forget what happened and learn from that,’ says coach Chito Victolero as Magnolia starts over after another runner-up finish
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In a systematic beatdown, the Hotshots trounced the still winless Converge FiberXers, 106-75, in their first game back after losing to the San Miguel Beermen inThe Hotshots fielded the same lineup as last conference, hoping to replicate their Commissioner’s Cup campaign, where they topped the standings with 9 wins and 2 losses, and perhaps eclipse theirHowever, for Magnolia head coach Chito Victolero, the start of their conference means a clean slate for their team.
Magnolia remained unrelenting even when the results were already set in stone as the Hotshots continued to dive for loose balls in garbage time of the final period.“All credit to my players. Even though we came out of a long break, they played here with the right approach and right mindset,” said the head tactician.
Jio Jalalon also contributed 14 points along with 7 assists and 5 steals, while Mark Barroca matched his steals output to come with 12 markers and 6 assists for the Hotshots.
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