MANILA, Philippines — Chito Victolero can finally heave a sigh of relief as Magnolia chalked up its first win for the PBA Season 49 Governors' Cup.

After allowing Meralco to score nearly a hundred points in its 94-99 loss during the season-opening game last week, Magnolia made the necessary adjustment and getting back to its identity of playing defense first, enabling the Hotshots to score a 105-93 triumph on Friday night.

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