Magnolia battles Phoenix in a crucial match for playoff contention in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup. Both teams are fighting for their playoff lives with Magnolia in a must-win situation for its remaining games. The Hotshots face a challenge in containing Phoenix's import, Donovan Smith, while aiming for consistent contributions from their local players.
MAGNOLIA fights for dear playoff life when it battles resurgent Phoenix in an important match in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup on Thursday at the Phil Sports Arena in Pasig.The Hotshots and the Fuel Masters tangle at 7:30 p.m.Also facing off at 5 p.m. is tournament leader NorthPort , which tangles with Rain or Shine .The Hotshots are in an unfamiliar territory at the late stage of the elimination round, having struggled throughout this conference.
In contrast, Phoenix resuscitated its playoff hopes after taking down Rain or Shine , 93-91, last week in a Ken stuffin game-winning putback.The Hotshots will now have to find ways to contain the Fuel Masters' hulking import Donovan Smith, while hoping the rest of the locals led by Mark Barroca, Ian Sangalang, Zav Lucero and Rome dela Rosa will find ways to contribute consistently.On the other hand, NorthPort looks to bounce back from its 111-94 beating at the hands of Meralco.
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