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PBA: Paul Lee takes over as Magnolia drags Rain or Shine to do-or-die Game 5
Magnolia avoided elimination in the 2024 PBA Governors' Cup quarterfinals by defeating Rain or Shine 129-100, forcing a decisive Game 5 and tying the best-of-five series at 2-2.
Import Jabari Bird led Magnolia with 30 points, while Paul Lee, who broke out of his shooting slump, spearheaded the team with 25 points, including three "four-pointers."
Jerrick Ahanmisi added 14 points, including two "four-pointers," and Mark Barroca contributed 10 points, six assists, and four steals.
Magnolia established dominance in the second quarter with a scoring run, building a 62-44 lead by halftime.
Coach Chito Victolero emphasized his team's focus and their happiness in earning another chance.
The rubber match is set for Saturday at Ynares Center in Antipolo City.
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Magnolia, with new import Jabari Bird, tied their PBA Governors' Cup quarterfinals series against Rain or Shine at 1-1 after a dominant 121-69 victory in Game 2.
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Rain or Shine secured a come-from-behind 109-105 victory over Magnolia in Game 1 of their PBA Season 49 Governors' Cup quarterfinals series.
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Rain or Shine eliminated Magnolia, 113-103, in Game 5 of the PBA Governors' Cup quarterfinals at the Ynares Center Antipolo.
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Rain or Shine secured a crucial 111-106 overtime victory against Magnolia in Game 3 of their PBA Season 49 Governors' Cup quarterfinals, reclaiming a 2-1 lead.
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Rain or Shine took a 2-1 lead over Magnolia in their PBA Governors' Cup quarterfinals series following an 111-106 overtime victory.
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