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Magnolia ahead William Navarro is going for a layup all the way through a recreation in opposition to Ginebra within the PBA Philippine Cup.–PBA IMAGES
MANILA, Philippines—Magnolia’s latest megastar William Navarro didn’t have a purple carpet rolled out for his first recreation with the Hotshots within the PBA Philippine Cup.
Instead, it was once extra of a baptism of fireplace as his debut got here in opposition to Barangay Ginebra in a “Manila Clasico” contention recreation Sunday evening with the Hotshots falling quick, 81-85, at Araneta Coliseum.
READ: PBA: Ginebra rallies to overcome Magnolia in key conflict
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“I’m still adjusting. This is my first game in a new team and I know this is my adjustment period,” mentioned Navarro, who simply joined Magnolia a couple of days in the past after being shipped through NorthPort in trade for Calvin Abueva and Jerrick Balanza.
“We’re positive. This is a test so it’s never going to be easy if we want to achieve something great, so it’s a test for us.”
Still coming into the scheme of items together with his new staff, Navarro didn’t play a lot for the Hotshots as he logged simply 16 mins to complete with 5 issues and 4 rebounds.
“For me, it was just another game. The only difference is, I’m in a new team with new players and coaches. Of course, my role is different too. I have to adjust with the coaches’ decisions,” mentioned the previous Ateneo Blue Eagle.
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Even trainer Chito Victolero said that Navarro, who’s averaging 20.57 issues and 10.57 rebounds this convention previous to the industry, continues to be within the means of understanding the Hotshots’ gadget.
“We expect him to be adjusting but hopefully, when the playoff starts our chemistry with Will will improve,” mentioned Victolero.
“We only had three practices with him for now but after a few days, maybe things will run better,” he added.
Magnolia faces NLEX on Friday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The two squads lately percentage the highest spot with an identical 7-3 slates.
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