Magnolia's Sangalang and Lucero Lead Charge to Victory Over Converge in PBA Philippine Cup
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Magnolia secured a second consecutive win in the PBA Philippine Cup, defeating Converge 83-71 at Rizal Memorial Coliseum. The victory was driven by the performances of Ian Sangalang and Zavier Lucero, both scoring 18 points, alongside Russell Escoto's crucial first-half contribution. This win marks Magnolia's first back-to-back opening victories since the 2023-24 Commissioner’s Cup.
Key Points
Magnolia defeated Converge 83-71 in the PBA Philippine Cup.
Ian Sangalang and Zavier Lucero each scored 18 points, leading Magnolia's offense.
Russell Escoto contributed 11 points in the first half, setting the tone for the game.
Magnolia achieved back-to-back wins to start the conference, a feat not accomplished since the 2023-24 Commissioner’s Cup.
Converge's Justin Arana and Justine Baltazar had double-doubles but couldn't prevent the loss.
