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PBA: Victolero wants Magnolia to keep 'proper mindset' as playoffs loom

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Rom Anzures, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="PBA Images." src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/12/23/20231223-chito-victolero-via-pba-images.jpg"/><figcaption>Magnolia head coach Chito Victolero. <em>PBA Images.</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA — The Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots are at the top of the PBA yet again.</p><p>The Chito Victolero-mentored squad is currently leading the league in the standings with nine wins in 10 games, and this resulted in them getting a twice-to-beat incentive as they head into the playoffs. </p><p>“Malaking bagay yon kasi lahat ng hard work namin nung offseason hanggang ngayon at least, na-reward kami,” Victolero said during post-game. </p><p>“Good thing, we’re [already] in the playoffs. Mas maganda na yung good start kesa sa bad start, but again, this is not the end,” he added.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/12/23/23/magnolia-pulls-away-for-9th-win-sends-converge-packing">PBA: Magnolia pulls away for 9th win, sends Converge packing</a></li></ul><p>The returning Calvin Abueva is also a welcome presence for the team as he adds more to their already loaded lineup, but Victolero is remaining patient with his star forward. </p><p>“Regarding Calvin, Calvin is Calvin. Ganyan yung energy na maibibigay niya kahit naka-minutes restriction,” said the PBA champion coach. </p><p>“He has the energy, the rebounding, the toughness, and he helps dun sa mga category na ‘yon.”</p><p>“We want Calvin to play his game para ma-feel niya yung real battle. At least nakukuha niya yung timing, and magandang simula sa kanya going into the playoffs,” he added.</p><p>Still, Victolero is wary of how they must maintain their energy especially since he understands how tough and unpredictable the PBA playoffs are.</p><p>“Maraming number 1 na ‘di nakaka abot sa Finals,” he pointed out. </p><p>“But again, hindi don nagtatapos. We want to achieve something this conference, and we will work hard to achieve that goal.”</p><p>He stressed that one of the things they must have as they enter the postseason by gearing up with the proper mentality. </p><p>“It’s all about the proper mindset,” said Victolero. </p><p>“Playoffs are all about the will and the execution. Discipline to execute. We want to prepare physically and mentally for the playoffs. Playoffs is a different story,” he ended. </p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=2897669" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>

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PBA: Victolero wants Magnolia to keep 'proper mindset' as playoffs loom

Rom Anzures,

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Published December 23, 2023 09:48 PM PHT

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