PBA: Magnolia eliminates Rain or Shine, enters semis

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MANILA, Philippines—Magnolia superior to the semifinals after finishing a sweep of Rain or Shine, 96-86, in Sport 2 of its quarterfinals collection within the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup Thursday at DHVSU Fitness center in Bacolor, Pampanga.

The Hotshots will now face both Meralco or NLEX, who’re to play a rubber match on Friday, within the penultimate spherical.

It was a recreation of runs for each side however it was Magnolia that in the end prevailed ultimately because it raced to a 12-0 run to take an 84-71 lead on the 7:33 mark of the fourth courtesy of Calvin Abueva’s layup.

Magnolia then held on to that margin because the Elasto Painters failed to shut the hole with the closest they bought at 92-86 after Rey Nambatac’s three-pointer with 1:37 to play.

“We knew it could be a defensive battle so we simply needed to grind it out for 48 minutes, so because of the gamers for committing to the sport plan,” mentioned Hotshots head coach Chito Victolero.

Magnolia held a 68-58 lead late within the third quarter however Rain or Shine trimmed it to 2, 71-69, after Anton Asistio capped off an 11-3 run with a three-point play with lower than a minute remaining within the interval.

Paul Lee led the Hotshots’ offense with 24 factors whereas Calvin Abueva, who leads within the Best Player of the Conference race,  imposed his will within the paint ending with 20 factors and 19 rebounds.

Jio Jalalon additionally completed in double digits with 16 factors, six assists, and two steals whereas Ian Sangalang had his personal double-double of 13 factors and 11 boards.

James Yap completed with 16 factors for the Elasto Painters.

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