Manila, March 2, 2024 – Magnolia’s playoff run came to an abrupt end Saturday, and veteran guard LA Tenorio didn’t shy away from a frank assessment of the quarterfinal loss to TNT. He bluntly stated his team was “outplayed and outcoached,” a stinging admission as he navigates his inaugural conference as a playing coach in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
A Straightforward Evaluation After a Tough Loss
Tenorio’s assessment highlights the competitive nature of the PBA and the high standards for championship contenders.
- Tenorio acknowledged TNT’s superior performance in the quarterfinal matchup.
- This loss marks the conclusion of Tenorio’s first conference as a playing coach for Magnolia.
- The veteran guard emphasized the need to consistently defeat top-tier teams to contend for a PBA championship.
Tenorio,a seasoned PBA player,didn’t mince words when discussing the defeat.”If we want to be one of the best teams here in the PBA, we have to beat the best team,” he said, underlining the demanding nature of the league. The direct answer is that LA Tenorio attributed Magnolia’s playoff loss to TNT to being comprehensively outplayed and outcoached.
