Magnolia import Antonio Hester in the PBA Governors’ Cup.– PBA PICTURES
Chito Victolero really did not look as well much when asked the reason that Magnolia ultimately obtained its very first win in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Governors’ Cup.
“This guy,” Victolero claimed, directing at brand-new import Antonio Hester, whose efficiency in Friday’s 108-95 triumph over the Phoenix Fuel Masters provided the Hotshots restored vitality.
Hester’s 28 factors, 12 rebounds, 6 helps as well as 4 takes at Mall of Asia Arena provided grown the first seeds for a possible Magnolia turn-around after an uncommon 0-3 begin in the season-ending seminar.
Barangay Ginebra continued to be pristine after directing NorthPort, 115-100, in the 2nd video game.
Justin Brownlee had 22 factors, 15 rebounds as well as 12 helps in leading the Gin Kings, that increased to 3-0 as the Batang Pier went down to 0-5.
Victolero had plenty to claim concerning just how Hester has actually altered the Magnolia expectation after battling with initial import Eric McCree. Not assisting that chilly begin was Ian Sangalang being sidelined with a health problem.
“There’s a lot of room for our guards to maneuver and to create things,” Victolero claimed. “He brings in a great deal of the protection, so our guards currently have alternatives to fire or develop.
League returnee
“He also improved our assist numbers because of the multiple passes that’s happening on the court. But the most important thing is we were able to improve our defense and rebounding,” he included after handing the Fuel Masters their 5th loss in 6 trips.
Victolero as well as his team feeling Hester is the individual for them, provided his current efficiency for the Zamboanga Valientes in the Asean Basketball League as well as previous PBA experience, having actually played with the Terrafirma Dyip in last period’s Governors’ Cup.
Delighted was possibly words that can be defined of Hester’s summary of his response when he obtained the phone call from Magnolia monitoring.
“When I got the call that I was coming to Magnolia, I was excited because of the type of shooters that is on this team,” Hester claimed. “I’m a pass-first individual, understanding this group, I brightened with delight.
” I’m simply
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