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PBA: Magnolia books twice-to-beat, outlasts TNT ahead of playoffs
The Magnolia Hotshots secured the second twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals after defeating the TNT Tropang 5G, 88-83.
Magnolia concluded the elimination round with an 8-3 win-loss record, while TNT dropped to 6-5.
Zavier Lucero led the Hotshots with 24 points, while veteran Rafi Reavis provided crucial minutes off the bench.
The Hotshots also relegated TNT to a precarious spot in the playoffs, potentially affecting their quest for a Grand Slam.
TNT will end up either the No. 6 or No. 7 seed depending on the results of Sunday's final doubleheader games.
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TNT Tropang Giga avoided elimination in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals by defeating Magnolia, 89-88, forcing a rubber match and keeping their Grand Slam bid alive.
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