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PBA: Victolero proud to see Hotshots put in the work—but job's not done yet for the 8th spot
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.
The Hotshots will face NLEX for the eighth and final quarterfinal berth, as Rain or Shine defeated TNT.
Magnolia import Ricardo Ratliffe led the team with 31 points and 19 rebounds, while Zavier Lucero contributed 22 points.
Ian Sangalang and Mark Barroca added 19 points each, with Calvin Abueva scoring 14.
Raymond Almazan led Meralco with 23 points, as their import Akil Mitchell was out for the second straight game due to back spasms.
Coach Chito Victolero expressed pride in his players' efforts and discipline, noting they have been playing in do-or-die situations.
The winner of the Magnolia-NLEX playoff will face top-seed NorthPort in the quarterfinals.
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