Magnolia aims to rejoin league-leading TNT and NLEX when it collides with Phoenix in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup mainer Friday, Oct. 31.
Magnolia eyes to return to the top spot as it takes on struggling Phoenix in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo Friday, Oct. 31.
Tip off is at 7:30 p.m.
The Hotshots are coming off a 104-93 victory over Terrafirma, where veteran Mark Barroca took charge late with his flawless shooting.
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Barroca went on a perfect 8-for-8 from the field en route to 17 points, including 11 in the decisive fourth quarter.
He is expected to once again display his veteran smarts in leading the team, together with Paul Lee, Jerom Lastimosa, Ian Sangalang and Zavier Lucero as Magnolia looks to rejoin pacesetting TNT and NLEX (4-1).
Meanwhile, the Fuel Masters (1-3) are desperate to snap a two-game skid and improve on their 1-3 mark. The Fuel Masters have shown flashes of competitiveness but continue to search for consistency under coach Willy Wilson.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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