Magnolia secures playoff bonus; RoS, NLEX in KO match
Ian Sangalang of Magnolia gets past the defense of Jewel Ponferada of Rain or Shine. Photo courtesy of PBA Images
Daily TribuneIan Sangalang of Magnolia gets past the defense of Jewel Ponferada of Rain or Shine. Photo courtesy of PBA Images
The last spot in the quarterfinal round will have to be decided on Sunday.
Meantime, Magnolia secured the No. 2 seat in the playoffs and a twice-to-beat advantage in the next round with a come-from-behind victory over Rain or Shine, 106-90, in the Philippine Basketball Association Commissioner's Cup on 2 December at the Philsports Arena.
By winning their 10th game in 12 matches, the Timplados Hotshots denied Barangay Ginebra's twice-to-beat aspirations and secured a playoff bonus against Phoenix Super LPG in the quarterfinal round.
But the Hotshots' victory also dragged the Elasto Painters to a knockout match with NLEX for the eighth and last seed of the quarterfinal round on 4 December at 6:30 p.m. also at the Philsports Arena.
The scores:
MAGNOLIA 106 – Rakocevic 21, Lee 16, Sangalang 16, Abueva 12, Barroca 12, Dela Rosa 9, Jalalon 6, Ahanmisi 6, Mendoza 5, Wong 3, Reavis 0, Corpuz 0, Dionisio 0
RAIN OR SHINE 90 – Santillan 15, Nambatac 15, Pearson 14, Mamuyac 9, Torres 8, Ponferrada 6, Caracut 6, Nieto 6, Asistio 5, Norwood 4, Demusis 2
QUARTERS: 24-28, 44-52, 71-77, 106-90