13-06-2025
Magnolia squeaks past TNT, secures twice-to-beat bonus
PBA Philippine Cup. June 13, 2025. Rafi Reavis of the Magnolia Hotshots against Poy Erram of TNT Tropang 5G. (Photo: PBA Media)
Playoff-bound Magnolia squeaked past TNT, 88-83, to secure a twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Philippine Cup on Friday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.
Zav Lucero led the Hotshots with 24 points, eight rebounds, five assists, three steals, and a block, while Will Navarro and Mark Barroca had 13 and 11 points, respectively.
RR Pogoy, meanwhile, had 18 points, while Calvin Oftana had 15 points for the Tropang 5G.
With the victory, the Hotshots bounced back after back-to-back losses and ended the elimination round with an 8-3 record, while TNT dropped to 6-5.
Scores:
Magnolia 88 – Lucero 24, Navarro 13, Barroca 11, Sangalang 9, Dela Rosa 7, Lee 7, Dionisio 7, Lastimosa 6, Reavis 4, Laput 0, Alfaro 0.
TNT 83 – Oftana 18, Pogoy 15, Erram 12, Heading 12, Williams 10, Khobuntin 7, Aurin 7, Galinato 2, Enciso 0, Variila 0, Vosotros 0, Heruela 0.
Quarters: 21-23, 49-43, 69-66, 88-83.
—JKC, GMA Integrated News