The Magnolia Hotshots finally won a game since trading Calvin Abueva for William Navarro late in the elimination round of the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup.
Magnolia ended its slump, nipping TNT, 88-83, in their final PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup elimination round match at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate Friday, June 13.
The Hotshots improved to 8-3 and thus assured themselves of a twice-to-beat advantage reserved for the top four teams.
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As for the Tropang 5G, they dropped to a 6-5 slate and could end up at sixth or seventh depending on the outcome of Rain or Shine’s match against Ginebra on Sunday, June 15.