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...
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...
Magnolia showed no mercy and blasted Terrafirma, 104-83, to give injured star Paul Lee a winning return in the 2022 PBA Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Friday, July 8. Paul Lee (PBA Images) The Hotshots rode a blistering first half and never looked back as Lee, Ian Sangalang and Jio...
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 went off to a hot start and took down the Phoenix Super LPG, 95-77, in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Mall of Asia Arena on Friday, June 24. PBA Images The Fuel Masters, who were riding the crest of a two-game win streak heading into the match, got a harsh reality check from the Hotshots...
