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...
After passing the test against San Miguel with flying colors, the Magnolia’s defense will be put into a wringer anew as it faces up against second running Bay Area in the 2022 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Saturday, Nov. 19. Paul Lee, Magnolia brace for a tough...
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...
Mark Barroca displayed poise under pressure as he willed Magnolia to a 105-97 victory over TNT in Game 5 of their best-of-seven semifinals series in the 2022 PBA Philippine Cup on Friday, Aug. 12, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Mark Barroca (PBA Images) With the Hotshots' backs pushed against the...
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...
San Miguel Beer and TNT gun for a 2-0 lead over their respective opponents in Game 2 of the 2022 PBA Philippine Cup best-of-seven semifinals Friday, Aug. 5, at the Araneta Coliseum. Jayson Castro (PBA Images) A pair of routs marked the start of their semifinals showdown with the Tropang Giga...
Magnolia head coach Chito Victolero was glad to see his gamble to put Jio Jalalon late in the final frame and in the overtime period pay off. Chito Victolero (PBA Images) Jalalon put up a huge defensive stop against NLEX in its final possession which led to a Paul Lee game-tying trey in regulation....
Magnolia guard Mark Barroca is glad to add another milestone to his already colorful career but he’s keeping his eyes on the true gauge of success in the league – the championship. Mark Barroca (PBA Images) The 5-foot-10 playmaker joined an elite company in the 5000-point PBA club after...
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...