Magnolia Hotshots Crush Blackwater Bossing in PBA Philippine Cup Opener
Source: news.source.gmanetwork_ph
The Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots kicked off their PBA Philippine Cup campaign with a dominant 106-84 victory over the Blackwater Bossing at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. Led by Zavier Lucero's 21 points, the Hotshots pulled away in the third quarter to secure the win, despite strong performances from Blackwater's Christian David and Sedrick Barefield.
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Magnolia Hotshots defeated Blackwater Bossing 106-84 in their PBA Philippine Cup opener.
The game took place on April 5, 2025, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.
Zavier Lucero led Magnolia with 21 points, supported by Ian Sangalang's 15 points and 10 rebounds.
Magnolia pulled away in the third quarter, leading 85-66 after a close first half.
Blackwater's Christian David scored 31 points and Sedrick Barefield added 24, but it was not enough to overcome Magnolia's lead.
