The 10-day break worked wonders for the Magnolia Hotshots as they stayed perfect at 6-0 in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup.
Pacesetting Magnolia leaned on a fluid start to get the better of reigning titlist Meralco, 117-92, in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate Wednesday, May 14.
The Hotshots thus strengthened their hold of the top spot as they remained unscathed in six games.
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The Bolts, on the other hand, absorbed another dent to their title retention bid as they slid to 3-5 following back-to-back losses.
Magnolia will stake its perfect mark against Rain or Shine on May 18.