MAGNOLIA sustained its unbeaten run in Calvin Abueva’s first appearance in the PBA on Tour, defeating San Miguel, 94-65, on Sunday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.
James Laput maintained his consistent play with an ‘On Tour’-high 21 points to go along with his 11 rebounds as the Hotshots improved to 8-0.
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Abueva grabbed a team-high 16 rebounds in his first game in the preseason while also scoring nine points for Magnolia in the wire-to-wire victory.
San Miguel dropped to 3-7.
The Chicken Timplados Hotshots turned the match into a rout after a 28-9 fourth quarter against the Beermen.
Magnolia dominated even with Paul Lee and Mark Barroca playing limited minutes.
Jericho Cruz had 15 points and six rebounds, while Rodney Brondial had 12 points and 11 rebounds for San Miguel.
The scores:
Magnolia Chicken Timplados 94 – Laput 21, Ahanmisi 13, Tratter 11, Jalalon 11, Abueva 9, Eriobu 9, Mendoza 7, Corpuz 5, Dela Rosa 4, Murrell 3, Barroca 1, Lee 0.
San Miguel 65 – Cruz 15, Brondial 12, Bulanadi 10, Faundo 9, Dela Cruz 8, Baclao 5, Lee 2, Apacible 2, Lazarte 0.
Quarters: 24-14; 48-35; 66-56; 94-65.
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