Magnolia Hotshots Surge Ahead in Fourth Quarter to Dominate Converge in PBA Philippine Cup
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Magnolia Hotshots secured a convincing 83-71 victory over Converge FiberXers in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup, marking their second win in the tournament. The game, held at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum during the league's 50th anniversary, saw Magnolia pull away in the fourth quarter with a crucial 11-4 run, led by standout performances from Ian Sangalang and Zav Lucero, both scoring 18 points.
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Magnolia Hotshots defeated Converge FiberXers 83-71 in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup.
The game was played on April 9, 2025, at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum during the PBA's 50th anniversary.
Magnolia pulled away in the fourth quarter with an 11-4 run, securing a double-digit lead.
Ian Sangalang and Zav Lucero led Magnolia with 18 points each.
Russel Escoto and Rome Dela Rosa contributed significantly with 11 and 9 points respectively.
Converge's top scorers were Justin Arana and Schonny Winston with 14 points each.
Alec Stockton of Converge had a below-average performance, scoring only 8 points.
