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'Manila Clasico' to open PBA's 50th season
PBA Season 50 officially opens on October 5 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum with the 'Manila Clasico' rivalry between Barangay Ginebra and Magnolia.
Magnolia's new coach, LA Tenorio, a former Ginebra star, will face his old team and mentor, Tim Cone.
PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial explained that the decision to pit Cone against Tenorio in the opening game was to "add a little drama" to the league's golden anniversary season.
Tenorio is currently on Magnolia's injury/reserve list, leaving open the possibility for him to be a playing coach, though he acknowledges it would be a difficult decision.
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LA Tenorio debuted as Magnolia coach with a victory over his former team, Barangay Ginebra, with a final score of 80-73.
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Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone expressed his desire to move past their opening day loss to LA Tenorio and Magnolia in the PBA's 50th season.
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