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PBA: Zav Lucero shines in Magnolia's turnaround in Commissioner's Cup
Magnolia's Zavier Lucero has been named the PBA Press Corps-Pilipinas Live Player of the Week after leading his team to four consecutive wins, transforming a 3-6 start into a playoff berth.
The Hotshots secured the No. 8 seed in the PBA Commissioner's Cup playoffs by defeating Meralco and NLEX in crucial do-or-die matches.
Lucero was instrumental in these victories, averaging 18 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists with an impressive 59% field goal shooting.
Despite his standout performance, Lucero emphasized the team's collective effort, stating that their best play comes when they work and play through each other.
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The PBA Commissioner's Cup playoffs begin this week with the quarterfinals featuring four exciting matchups, including a highly anticipated clash between Magnolia and top-seed NorthPort.
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Magnolia secured a playoff spot for the quarterfinals after a 129-92 victory over the import-less Meralco Bolts in the PBA Commissioner's Cup.
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The Magnolia Hotshots secured the eighth and final seed in the PBA Commissioner's Cup quarterfinals by defeating the NLEX Road Warriors, 112-81, in a do-or-die match at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
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