Magnolia added one win to its tally in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup before the league hits pause to give way to Gilas Pilipinas' campaign in Window 1 of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
Magnolia erased an 11-point lead in the third period and went on to beat Blackwater, 90-75, in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao Friday, Nov. 14.
Bouncing back after a heartbreaking loss against San Miguel, the Hotshots now find themselves in a four-team logjam at No. 2 with the Beermen, NLEX and Rain or Shine.
They all hold 5-2 records.
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Magnolia begins a lengthy break as the league gives way for Gilas Pilipinas' preparations for the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
The Hotshots return to action against Converge on Dec. 5 at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
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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