DESPITE their fast start in the extended pre-season, Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao and Magnolia counterpart Chito Victolero refused to fall into a false sense of contentment.
“It’s always nice to win, of course, but at the same time, we don’t want to fall into a false sense of confidence,” Guiao said.
“Akala mo magaling ka na, hindi pa naman totohanan ito. So, mahaba pa iyan, malayo pa,” he added.
Guiao spoke after his charges blasted Terrafirma Dyip 121-95 last Sunday to hike their mark to 4-0 in the PBA on Tour.
The Hotshots followed suit with a 91-80 victory over Ginebra three days ago to tie the Elasto Painters as the only unscathed squads in the no-bearing tilt.
Victolero maintained Magnolia can only get better.
“Hindi ito iyong gauge naman. Hindi ito iyong kung ano ang tatakbuhin namin ngayon, hindi basehan ito para iyon din ang tatakbuhin namin for the regular season,” Victolero said. “We want to build, and magkaroon kami ng progression doon sa mga ginagawa namin at magkaroon ng improvement.
“I-build iyong confidence ng mga player, iyong chemistry nila. Iyan ang mga gusto naming ma-practice.”
Guiao, who returned to call the shots for Rain or Shine anew last season, said while it’s still too early, the pre-season should do wonders for his team.
“Ang importante iyong nakakapag-laro kami, to gain experience, to learn, to validate ourselves, gain more confidence, and be able to run our system,” he said.
“If you’re looking for a good sign, this is a good sign. There’s also something positive we can take home from this pre-season.”
