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TNT raps Magnolia, punches no. 3 spot
LA Tenorio debuted as player-coach for Magnolia against TNT Tropang Giga in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup, playing 13 minutes due to injuries to guards Paul Lee and Jerom Lastimosa.
TNT secured a 94-83 victory, clinching the third seed and an outright twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals with an 8-3 record, marking their third consecutive win to end the elimination round.
Jordan Heading led TNT with 23 points, supported by Calvin Oftana with 17, and Rey Nambatac and Kelly Williams with 11 points each.
For Magnolia, Zav Lucero scored 17 points and grabbed nine rebounds, while Mark Barroca added 16 points, and Tenorio contributed four points, three assists, and two rebounds.
The loss by Magnolia, along with Barangay Ginebra's, ended their hopes for a twice-to-beat advantage.
TNT will face Magnolia in the quarterfinals, while other matchups include San Miguel vs. NLEX, Rain or Shine vs. Meralco, and Converge vs. Ginebra.
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