MAGNOLIA cruised to a 135-98 win over Titan Ultra on Wednesday in the PBA 50th Season Commissioner's Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
The Hotshots never trailed to regain their winning ways after a defeat to Rain or Shine last Saturday.
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Magnolia evened its win-loss record to 5-5 (win-loss) to tie San Miguel at seventh place in the team standings, with the Hotshots holding the tiebreak.
Clint Chapman had 31 points, eight rebounds, and six assists to lead the charge for the Hotshots.
In all, five Magnolia players scored in double digits with Zavier Lucero chipping in 19 points and seldom-used Javi Gomez de Liano producing a conference-high 18 points.
“I’m not worried about our points production sa team namin because at any time and any given night, every player sa team namin can really score just like now,” said Magnolia coach LA Tenorio.
The Hotshots started building a massive lead after outscoring the Giant Risers, 34-20, in the second quarter.
Titan Ultra and Blackwater have officially been eliminated after the Giant Risers' defeat over Magnolia. The two teams and Macau all have 2-8 win-loss records.
The scores:
Magnolia 135 – Chapman 31, Lucero 19, Gomez de Liano 18, Lastimosa 16, Andrada 11, Lee 9, Sangalang 8, Barroca 5, Dela Rosa 5, Taha 5, Verano 3, Gomez 3, Laput 2, Alfaro 0.
Titan Ultra 98 – Gilmore 31, Munzon 24, Balanza 12, Flores 8, Javillonar 8, Sajonia 7, Yu 3, Omega 2, Ambohot 2, Dionisio 1, Caralipio 0, Pessumal 0, Ular 0, Sangco 0, Melecio 0, Cuntapay 0.
Quarters: 27-21; 61-41; 99-75; 135-98.
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