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Magnolia still hot
Magnolia secured its second consecutive victory in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup, defeating the Titan Ultra Giant Risers 127-119.
The Hotshots, now 2-0 under new coach LA Tenorio, overcame the absence of Calvin Abueva, who is nursing a hamstring injury.
Zavier Lucero was named Best Player of the Game for his 23 points, 17 rebounds, and four assists.
Ian Sangalang contributed 21 points and five rebounds, while Mark Barroca also played a key role in the victory with 16 points.
Magnolia extended a four-point lead at the end of the third quarter to as much as 21 points in the fourth after a 13-0 run.
Joshua Munzon led the Giant Risers with 28 points, as they dropped to 1-2.
Magnolia's next game is against the Meralco Bolts on Sunday.
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Magnolia Hotshots, led by coach LA Tenorio, are aiming for solo leadership in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup when they face Titan Ultra on Friday.
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CJ Cansino delivered a career-high 23 points, including the go-ahead basket, to power Meralco past Magnolia, 78-76, for their third straight win in the PBA Philippine Cup.
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Calvin Abueva missed Titan Ultra's PBA Philippine Cup game against his former team Magnolia due to an ankle injury, watching from the sidelines as his new team lost 127-119.
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