The Daily Tribune
Hotshots, Beermen rumble
Magnolia's veteran guard Paul Lee urges his team to remain hopeful and focus on winning their upcoming games in the PBA Commissioner's Cup despite a 3-5 win-loss record placing them in joint ninth place with NLEX.
The Hotshots are facing an uphill battle to make it to the quarterfinals after a series of tough losses, including a recent collapse against Barangay Ginebra.
Magnolia's next crucial match is against defending champion San Miguel Beer, with coach Chito Victolero emphasizing the importance of a grind-it-out game.
The team carries momentum after an 89-84 escape over winless Terrafirma last Friday, which eased some pressure off Magnolia's back.
However, the Hotshots will continue to miss the services of veteran guard Paul Lee due to a nagging knee injury.
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