The Magnolia Hotshots are coming off a 117-92 rout of Meralco in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup, the team's 6th win in a row.
The Magnolia Hotshots aim to keep their perfect slate intact when they take on the well-rested Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup on Sunday, May 18,
Gametime is set at 7:30 p.m. at the Ynares Center in Montalban. The game will be available on One Sports' Youtube channel, powered by Pilipinas Live.
Unbeaten in six games, Magnolia is coming off a convincing 117-92 rout of Meralco last May 14.
Paul Lee was in vintage form, torching the Bolts with 27 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter where he sank three four-pointers to put the game out of reach. Zavier Lucero and James Laput each added 11 points and seven boards, continuing to provide stability inside.
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The Hotshots, who are looking sharper with every outing, now face a Rain or Shine squad that’s been idle for 11 days. The Elasto Painters last saw action on May 7, when they overpowered Blackwater, 120-106, for their third win in five games.
With Magnolia on a roll and Rain or Shine entering with fresh legs, Sunday’s clash promises to be a test of rhythm versus rest—and a chance for the Hotshots to tighten their grip on the top spot.
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(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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