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Magnolia escapes Converge, NorthPort wins behind Navarro's career-high
Magnolia secured its first victory in the PBA Governors' Cup, defeating Converge 105-93 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The Hotshots led by as much as 17 points in the fourth quarter, but Converge mounted a comeback to cut the lead to five, 98-93, with 1:58 to go.
A putback from Ian Sangalang sparked an 8-0 run for Magnolia, sealing the win.
Paul Lee was named Best Player for Magnolia, contributing 14 points, four rebounds, and seven assists.
Magnolia's import Tre Robinson led the team with 28 points, while Ian Sangalang and Jerrick Ahanmisi also scored 14 points each.
The win improved Magnolia's record to 1-1 in Group A.
Converge, also at 1-1, was led by import Scotty Hopson with 26 points.
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