The opening page of what is expected to be another epic chapter to the storied Manila Clasico rivalry definitely lived up to the billing. Jamie Malonzo put up an all-game long brilliance for Ginebra (PBA Images) The good-sized crowd was left sitting at the edge of their seats up until the final...
Magnolia put an end to the short but nonetheless impressive campaign of Phoenix, escaping with a 102-95 victory in their quarterfinals encounter in the 2022 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the PhilSports Arena on Friday, Dec. 9. Calvin Abueva of Magnolia (PBA Images) In a contest marred by physicality...
Saddled by foul trouble all-game long, Nick Rakocevic delivered in the final frame as Magnolia turned back the hard fighting Rain or Shine, 106-90, to claim the twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals of the 2022 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the PhilSports Arena on Friday, Dec. 2. Nick...
The highly competitive elimination round now boils down to its final day. Gian Mamuyac and the rest of Rain or Shine guns face up against the veteran-laden Magnolia led by Paul Lee. (PBA Images) The final twin bill that features a clash between Meralco and San Miguel and a collision between...
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...
