The Hotshots just proved that they are more than just a very good defensive team. Paul Lee leads Magnolia's offensive show (PBA Images) In a rare display of offensive force, Magnolia unleashed a blistering third quarter assault to shake off a gritty Meralco side, 108-96, and put its bid for a...
Myles Powell took over in the final frame as Bay Area took down Magnolia, 95-89, to seize the pole position in the 2022 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the PhilSports Arena on Saturday, Nov. 19. Myles Powell (PBA Images) Powell thoroughly dissected Hotshots league-leading defense, dropping 11 of his 32...
Magnolia rode on a strong first half before slamming the door on Phoenix's comeback hopes in the final frame to take a 90-80 victory and tighten its grip on the top spot in the 2022 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo on Saturday, Nov. 12. Calvin Abueva (PBA Images) The...
Magnolia is taking so much pride in its defense and it is set to be put on a litmus test against the fiery offense of Phoenix when they figure in a battle of the two of the best teams so far in the 2022 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo on Saturday, Nov. 12. Nick Rakocevic...
Magnolia star guard Paul Lee remained proud of his team’s performance in the PBA Philippine Cup despite falling short once again against TNT in their second-straight all-Filipino playoff duel. Paul Lee (Photo from PBA) “Very proud pa rin kasi we fought until the end. Ayun naman ‘yung gusto ni...
TNT displayed its full might and overpowered Magnolia, 102-84, to stand at the doorstep of a possible return trip to the Finals in Game 4 of their best-of-seven semifinals series in the PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday, Aug. 10 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Troy Rosario (PBA Images) The Tropang...
Magnolia survived a huge second-half uprising from TNT to come away with a nail-biting 92-88 win to tie the series in their best-of-seven semifinals showdown in the 2022 PBA Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Friday, Aug. 5 Photo from PBA The Hotshots, after struggling to complete a...
Magnolia rode on a blistering second quarter assault to take down NLEX, 98-89, and draw first blood in their best-of-three quarterfinals affair in the 2022 PBA Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, July 24. Mark Barroca (PBA Images) Mark Barroca and Paul Lee anchored the decisive...
Magnolia showed no mercy and eliminated a shorthanded Rain or Shine side with a 31-point drubbing, 118-87, in the 2022 PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday, July 20 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Photo from PBA The Hotshots rode a blistering first half where they built a 24-point lead to pick up their...
Jio Jalalon and Mark Barocca anchored a huge third quarter storm for Magnolia to turn back NLEX, 87-73, in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, July 2. Marc Barocca (PBA Images) The Hotshots put up a defensive masterclass in the third frame anchored on their pesky backcourt...
Magnolia fended off a late Ginebra fightback to take an 89-84 victory in the first Manila Clasico of the season in the PBA Philippine Cup before a good-sized Father’s Day crowd at the Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday, June 19. PBA Images Rome Dela Rosa played hero anew as he nailed a huge triple with...
Magnolia head coach Chito Victolero heaved a sigh of relief after his injury-plagued team fought for a hard-earned 80-77 win against NorthPort to finally barge into the win column in the 2022 PBA Philippine Cup Wednesday, June 15. Magnolia coach Chito Victolero (PBA) Victolero commended his wards...
