Magnolia Clinches Quarterfinals Spot with Victory Over NorthPort in PBA Philippine Cup
Source: news.source.inquirer
Magnolia secured their place in the quarterfinals of the PBA Philippine Cup after defeating NorthPort with a score of 106-97. The game took place in Candon City, Ilocos Sur, and saw Magnolia bounce back from their first loss of the season against Rain or Shine. Key performances from Zavier Lucero, Paul Lee, and Aris Dionisio helped the Hotshots regain the top spot with a 7-1 record.
Key Points
Magnolia defeated NorthPort 106-97 to secure a spot in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals.
The game was played in Candon City, Ilocos Sur.
Zavier Lucero led Magnolia with 20 points, showcasing an all-around performance.
Paul Lee and Aris Dionisio contributed significantly with four-point shots and triples respectively.
Magnolia bounced back from a recent loss to Rain or Shine, improving their record to 7-1.
NorthPort lost their sixth consecutive game, dropping to a shared 10th place with Blackwater.
William Navarro of NorthPort had a strong performance with 27 points and 13 rebounds but couldn't lead his team to victory.
NorthPort was without key player Arvin Tolentino due to injury and amid rumors of a potential move overseas.
