The Magnolia Hotshots joined the TNT Tropang 5G at first spot after beating the Terrafirma Dyip in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup Saturday, Oct. 25.
Magnolia did not look quite like itself at first but eventually found a way to beat Terrafirma, 104-93, for joint leadership in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo Saturday, Oct. 25.
The Hotshots fell to a 9-20 hole and did not have it easy against the Dyip before claiming their third win in four games.
They now share the first spot with TNT.
The Dyip, meanwhile, slumped to a second consecutive loss for a 1-3 tally.
Magnolia will look to get a win run going when it takes on Phoenix next Friday, Oct. 31.
Match tips off at 7:30 p.m. at the same venue.
Magnolia vs. Terrafirma Scores:
Magnolia – Barroca 17, Lastimosa 16, Lee 12, Sanagalang 12, Lucero 9, Dela Rosa 7, Laput 7, Verano 6, Alfaro 5, Gomez de Liano 5, Gomez 3, Escoto 3, Eriobu 0
Terrafirma – Hernandez 16, Bravo 16, Mariano 12, Ahanmisi 11, Sangalang 11, Paraiso 9, Garcia 5, Catapusan 4, Rivero 4, Zaldivar 4, Olivario 1, Hanapi 0
Quarterscores: 20-23, 50-47, 75-76, 104-93
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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.