December 08, 2025

PBA: Magnolia leans on hot start to bounce back strong vs NLEX

PBA: Magnolia leans on hot start to bounce back strong vs NLEX
James Laput of the Magnolia Hotshots | Photo: PBA

After a disappointing loss to Converge the last time out, Magnolia vented its ire on erstwhile co-leader NLEX, 98-82, in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup Sunday night, Dec. 7.

The Hotshots made their intention to bounce back big time known early on, blazing to a 23-7 start before cruising to a sixth win in nine games for a share of fourth with their foe.

 

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Magnolia will look to finish stronger in the elimination round, as it faces Rain or Shine next at the Khalifa Sports City Stadium in Bahrain on Dec. 15.

Match tees off at 10 p.m. (Philippine time).

 


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.

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