Magnolia Hotshots edge Terrafirma Dyip, hike record to 3-5

Updated Fri, January 10, 2025 at 9:27 PM Published Fri, January 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM

The Magnolia Hotshots secured a crucial 89-84 victory over the Terrafirma Dyip in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup, improving their record to 3-5.

Import Ricardo Ratliffe led the Hotshots with 32 points and 14 rebounds, while Zav Lucero contributed 17 points.

The game was tightly contested until Magnolia created an 85-78 separation with 2:51 left in the fourth quarter.

Despite Terrafirma's attempts to come back, including a triple from Brandon Walton-Edwards that cut the deficit to 84-87 with 1:10 to play, Magnolia held on for the win.

The victory marked Magnolia's return to the win column after their previous loss, while Terrafirma remains winless at 0-9.

The game also saw the debut of Terrence Romeo for Terrafirma, who finished with 3 points in over 13 minutes.

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