Magnolia is in familiar company once again as it rejoins TNT, NLEX and Rain or Shine at the first spot in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup Friday, Oct. 31.
Magnolia hung tough against a late fightback by Phoenix to carve out an 83-80 win in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo Friday Oct. 31.
The Hotshots thus made their way back to the top spot, which they shared anew with TNT, NLEX, and Rain or Shine with their identical 4-1 marks.
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Meanwhile, the Fuel Masters absorbed their third straight loss for a 1-4 card.
The Hotshots will now test their mettle against defending champion San Miguel next Friday, Nov. 7.
Match is set at 7:30 p.m. at the Ynares Center in Montalban.
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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.