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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1738388540411PBA Images10.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Magnolia mentor Chito Victolero. <em>PBA Images</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA, Philippines – Magnolia mentor Chito Victolero is pleased to see his gunners put in the work as they continue their quest for a quarterfinal spot in the PBA Commissioner&#x27;s Cup.</p><p>On the brink of elimination, the Hotshots managed to stay alive in the import-laden tourney, their last assignment being the Meralco Bolts on Friday.</p><p>The Victolero-coached squad pounced on an all-Pinoy, Akil Mitchell-less Bolts, 129-92, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City, securing a knockout clash for the eighth spot.</p><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2025/1/31/pba-magnolia-secures-playoff-for-eighth-spot-by-demolishing-meralco-1915"><strong>READ: PBA: Magnolia secures playoff for eighth spot by demolishing Meralco<br/></strong></a></div><p>As Rain or Shine defeated TNT in the second game, it&#x27;ll be NLEX which would hinder their way to the playoffs.</p><p>&quot;[I&#x27;m] very proud, thankful. Na-appreciate ko lahat &#x27;yung efforts ng players ko. Talagang tinatrabaho naman nila sa practice. We&#x27;re practicing like in game situations. Talagang deserve nila na nasa sitwasyon na &#x27;to,&quot; Victolero said.</p><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2025/1/26/pba-magnolia-stuns-eastern-in-dominant-fashion-to-keep-qfinals-hopes-alive-1948"><strong>READ: PBA: Magnolia stuns Eastern in dominant fashion to keep q’finals hopes alive<br/></strong></a></div><p>It has been do-or-die for the Magnolia side for three games now, but Victolero&#x27;s not disheartened — because they&#x27;ve been there. A lot.</p><p>&quot;We&#x27;ve been to pressure-packed games for the last three games. But because of our discipline and execution for the whole game, I think we have a good chance,&quot; he said.</p><p>Compared to the Road Warriors, they only have one day to rest and recover. The Magnolia-NLEX playoff is on Sunday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m.<strong><br/></strong></p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qq3K0gwqyCU??si=fSa1bSBg45DUL0mZ&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Magnolia mentor Chito Victolero is pleased to see his gunners put in the work as they continue their quest for a quarterfinal spot in the PBA Commissioner's Cup.</p>

Magnolia mentor Chito Victolero is pleased to see his gunners put in the work as they continue their quest for a quarterfinal spot in the PBA Commissioner's Cup.

PBA: Victolero proud to see Hotshots put in the work—but job's not done yet for the 8th spot

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PBA: Victolero proud to see Hotshots put in the work—but job's not done yet for the 8th spot

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published February 01, 2025 08:30 PM PHT

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