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Magnolia is in the bottom half of the 13-team standings in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup with a lowly 2-5 record but its average losing margin of 2.8 points is a clear indication that the Hotshots are far from being out of contention. Five games remain in Magnolia’s schedule and coach Chito Victolero is optimistic of an upturn of fortunes.

NorthPort’s Arvin Tolentino, San Miguel’s June Mar Fajardo and NLEX’s Robert Bolick led the key statistical departments after the initial salvo in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.

PBA deputy commissioner Eric Castro said yesterday the head coach challenge is a way to uplift the quality of officiating and isn’t necessarily a measure of rating a referee’s performance. The rule was introduced on an experimental basis during the PBA OnTour and applied starting the 2023 season.

Jordan Heading’s efficient role as both a scorer and playmaker has translated into four straight victories and a 6-2 record for the FiberXers in the Commissioner’s Cup, with nowhere to go but up. 

Romy Guevara will always be known as the country’s basketball officiating guru with over 40 years of experience running the hardcourt.