Magnolia Clinches Playoff Edge with Narrow Victory Over TNT in PBA Philippine Cup
Source: news.source.gmanetwork_ph
Magnolia secured a crucial twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Philippine Cup after defeating TNT by a close score of 88-83. The game, played at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila, saw Magnolia bounce back from consecutive losses to end the elimination round with an 8-3 record, while TNT's record dropped to 6-5. Zav Lucero led Magnolia with a standout performance, scoring 24 points and contributing significantly in rebounds, assists, and steals.
Key Points
Magnolia defeated TNT 88-83 to secure a twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Philippine Cup.
The game was played at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.
Zav Lucero was the top scorer for Magnolia with 24 points, alongside other contributions.
Rafi Reavis played a crucial role in the final period with timely scoring and rebounding.
Magnolia ended the elimination round with an 8-3 record, while TNT's record fell to 6-5.
The match was closely contested, with TNT making a late run but ultimately falling short.
