Magnolia followed up on its triumphant opener against Ginebra with a convincing win over Titan Ultra in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup Friday, Oct. 17.
Magnolia sustained its strong start as it upended Titan Ultra, 127-119, in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao Friday, Oct. 17.
The Hotshots, winner against Ginebra in their Manila Clasico opener, thus preserved a perfect 2-0 record while also dealing the Giant Risers a second straight setback.
Titan Ultra dropped to 1-2.
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Magnolia will go for a third straight victory when it takes on Meralco on Oct. 19
Match is at 7:30 p.m. at the Ynares Center in Montalban.
Magnolia vs. Titan Ultra Scores:
MAGNOLIA 127 – Lucero 23, Sanagalang 21, Barroca 16, escoto 16, Gomez de Liano 14, Lastimosa 13, Dela Rosa 9, Alfaro 7, Laput 4, Verano 2, Dionisio 2, Lee 0, Eriobu 0, Taha 0, Gomez 0
TITAN 119 – Munzon 28, Ular 17, Balanza 14, Pessumnal 13, Koon 12, Cuntapay 10, Sumang 9, Yu 6, Ambohot 6, Flores 4, Melecio 0, Martinez 0
Quarterscores: 27-22, 58-56, 92-88, 127-119
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Like most sportswriters, Jan Ballesteros once dreamed of becoming a professional hooper. But he learned the hard way that it’s not for everyone.
He continues to be involved in the sport he loves, but this time as a member of the PBA Press Corps. Aside from primarily covering the PBA, he is also assigned to cover Gilas Pilipinas.