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MANILA – Magnolia continued shooting Thursday while keeping Terrafirma winless in the Philippine Basketball Association’s bubble season through a 103-89 loss at the University of Angeles Foundation Sports and Cultural Center.
With just 17 points in the first 12 minutes, the Hotshots reached 31 points in the second quarter before limiting the Dyip to just 14 points in the third period to set up the explosion.
Paul Lee exploded for 29 points on 7-of-10 shooting, three rebounds, one assist and one steal for Magnolia, who won for the third time in a row and broke the .500 mark at 4-4.
Rome dela Rosa added 17 points on 6 of 10 shooting, including 3 of 4 from three-point range, four rebounds and two assists.
Ian Sangalang came in with a double-double of 16 scores and 10 boards with two steals.
CJ Perez squandered 19 points, four carom, a dime and three hits for Terrafirma, which fell to 0-7, putting the team in jeopardy of getting an early start to the bubble season.
In another game, Meralco survived a big push at the end of Rain Or Shine to preserve an 85-78 victory.
Despite outscoring the Elasto Painters, 28-7, in the third quarter to open a 74-51 lead, the Bolts nearly blew their huge lead as the former came to life in the final nine minutes of the quarter, reducing the lead to six. 82-76, with 45 seconds left.
Meralco escaped after Chris Newsome’s free throws finally sealed the victory.
Newsome finished with 17 points, five rebounds and four assists for the Bolts, who tied the Phoenix Fuel Masters for fourth in the team’s standings at 5-3, putting them in good stead for a top 4 spot. first in the quarterfinals. which will mean a double advantage in the next round.
Baser Amer added 14 points, six rebounds and seven assists.
James Yap had a performance of 18 markers, seven boards and two dimes for the Elasto Painters, who fell to sixth place at 4-3.
Box Scores (1st set):
Magnolia 103 – Lee 29, Dela Rosa 17, Sangalang 16, Corpuz 10, Dionisio 9, Banchero 8, Jalalon 7, Melton 3, Reavis 2, Barroca 2, Calisaan 0, Abundo 0
Terrafirma 89 – Pérez 19, Cell 16, Camson 14, Khobuntin 10, Tiongson 9, Calvo 6, Ramos 6, Adams 5, Gabayni 2, Cahilig 1, Batiller 1, Balagasay 0.
Quarterscores: 17-18, 48-46, 76-60, 103-89.
Box Scores (second set):
Meralco: 85 – Newsome 17, Amer 14, Hugnatan 13, Maliksi 9, Hodge 8, Quinto 8, Jamito 6, Black 5, Almazan 4, Pinto 1, Jackson 0
Rain or shine: 78 – Yap 18, Torres 11, Belga 11, Nambatac 8, Borboran 6, Wong 6, Tolentino 6, Mocon 5, Onwubere 3, Norwood 2, Ponferada 2, Rosales 0
Quarterscores: 27-28, 46-44, 74-51, 85-78 (PNA)
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