Rafi Reavis seemed to have found the fountain of youth and gave Magnolia the much-needed boost especially at a time when the Hotshots were missing the services of Calvin Abueva.
With Magnolia not only needing to bounce back from a deflating loss where its offense was limited to just 51 points but also win to formally clinch a spot to the next round, the 46-year-old elder statesman gave the Hotshots the stabilizing presence it needed.
“I think I just got lucky, really. If I’m open in some spots, I try to make the best of that. If you’ve been following me over the years, you know I don’t really care about points,” said Reavis, who racked up his first double-double of 10 points and 13 rebounds in the last four years. Magnolia head coach underlined the luxury of having Reavis not only on the court but also in the dugout, providing the leadership the team needs.
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