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PBA: 'Breaks of the game,' says Magnolia coach on loss vs ROS

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Although Magnolia succumbed to a 75-74 defeat to Rain or Shine last Wednesday, coach Chito Victolero said he has many reasons to be happy.He said it was their best game in their past 3 outings.&quot;It&#x27;s much better compared to our last two games, but talo pa rin. But I&#x27;m very happy sa nilaro namin,&quot; the reigning Coach of the Year said in <a href="https://pba.ph/news/coach-chito-victolero-says-hotshots-can-t-afford-to-lose-again">PBA.ph</a>.Victolero said they lost against the James Yap-led Rain or Shine due to breaks of the game.The Hotshots seemed headed to their first win in 3 games when Paul Lee sank a basket that gave Magnolia a 74-72 lead with 6.1 seconds remaining in the clock.But Yap converted a 3-point play that doomed the Hotshots in the final 3.1 seconds.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/02/13/19/yap-outduels-lee-in-endgame-as-ros-keeps-magnolia-winless">READ: Yap outduels Lee in endgame as ROS keeps Magnolia winless</a></li></ul>&quot;Pangalawa nang game na sa defensive breaks (nagkatalo). Even sa TNT ganoon din,&quot; said Victolero, referring to their 75-80 overtime defeat to the KaTropa last February 3.Victolero said he is happy that his players are now finding their groove. But he can&#x27;t help but worry as the PBA takes a two-week break to support Gilas Pilipinas in the last window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.&quot;Medyo okay na hindi okay. Okay kasi medyo nakakabalik na yung players, ang problema is break na naman. We can&#x27;t afford to lose our timing and rhythm.”For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com/">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.

Although Magnolia succumbed to a 75-74 defeat to Rain or Shine last Wednesday, coach Chito Victolero said he has many reasons to be happy.

Although Magnolia succumbed to a 75-74 defeat to Rain or Shine last Wednesday, coach Chito Victolero said he has many reasons to be happy.