Magnolia announced its entry to the win column in the PBA on Tour in the loudest way possible, blasting away Blackwater, 117-83, at the Ynares Arena in Pasig City on Sunday, May 28. *Abu Tratter impresses in his first game as part of Magnolia (PBA Images) * Everyone seemed to be on page for the...
A first-round pick in what is expected to be a deep rookie draft in September along with gunner Adrian Wong landed on the lap of Converge after trading away big man Abu Tratter and David Murrell to Magnolia. *Adrian Wong (left) Abu Tratter and David Murrell (PBA Images)* The PBA trade committee...
"The Beast" in Calvin Abueva has been unleashed as he helped Magnolia fend off a gritty Blackwater side to wrap up the elimination with a 110-95 victory in the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo on Wednesday, March 8. Calvin Abueva puts up a season-high 27 points for...
Antonio Hester has his eyes set only on winning and it won’t matter who will be standing on his path, not even some of his old friends. Antonio Hester proves to be the biggest thorn to the side of former team with his 40 points and 17 rebounds performance (PBA Images) That particularly rang true...
Antonio Hester proved to be the biggest thorn on the side of his former team as Magnolia displayed poise in the endgame to oust a gallant Terrafirma side with a thrilling 121-115 overtime win in the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup at the PhilSports Arena on Saturday, March 4. Hester joined hands with Jio...
Magnolia guard Jio Jalalon (PBA Images) By NIKOLE JAVIER Magnolia seeks to strengthen its playoff bid when it faces the struggling Terrafirma in the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City on Saturday, March 4. The Hotshots (5-4), who are already through the quarterfinals,...
Magnolia used a balanced attack led by import Antonio Hester and Mark Barroca to send NorthPort crashing back to earth with a 129-109 beating in the 2023 PBA Governors' Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Thursday, March 2. Antonio Hester provides another solid showing for Magnolia. (PBA Images)...
Meralco and Magnolia have been at each other’s throats every time they cross paths on the court and Sunday's game between the league’s top two defensive teams was no different as the Bolts only escaped by a hairline with a 86-84 win on late free throws and stops. There has been a brewing...
The Bolts' defense proved to be a tougher nut to crack in crucial moments. Cliff Hodge anchors Meralco's defensive stand. (PBA Images) Cliff Hodge anchored Meralco's tough stand to come out on top of their defensive duel against Magnolia with a nail-biting 86-84 victory in the 2023 PBA Governors’...
Magnolia puts its four-game winning streak on the line when it squares off against another playoff-seeking team in Meralco in the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, Feb. 26. Magnolia is visibly enjoying its four-game winning streak (PBA Images) The Hotshots have...
Magnolia leaned on its deadly backcourt trio of Mark Barroca, Paul Lee and Jio Jalalon, romping Rain or Shine, 112-97, to sustain its rise in the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup at the PhilSports Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 22 Jio Jalalon spearheads the three-headed backcourt combination of Magnolia and...
Magnolia pulled away in the second half and cruised to a dominant 119-103 victory over NLEX to extend its winning run to three in the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Thursday, Feb. 16. Jio Jalalon flirts with a triple-double as he leads Magnolia to third straight win (PBA...