LA Tenorio has been activated by Magnolia ahead of its PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup elimination-round finale against TNT on Sunday.
Beset by injuries, the veteran guard is set to make his first appearance as playing coach for the playoff-bound Hotshots.
Tenorio will take the roster spot of Paul Lee, who was placed on the team’s injury reserve list on Saturday, further thinning Magnolia’s backcourt rotation.
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The former Barangay Ginebra floor general had his name included in the Hotshots' season-opening conference roster, making himself available to suit up whenever needed.
He has continued to join team trainings while handling coaching duties on the bench.
Magnolia, currently fifth in the standings with a 6–4 record, is looking to go on a final climb in the rankings heading into the quarterfinals, which begin on Christmas Day.
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