Magnolia denies Barangay Ginebra the twice-to-beat advantage, while Rain or Shine keeps NLEX alive in the playoff hunt after squandering a double-digit lead in the loss. PBA
MANILA, Philippines – Magnolia secured a top-two finish in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup and denied Rain or Shine an outright quarterfinal berth after a 106-90 comeback win at the PhilSports Arena on Friday, December 2.
But the Hotshots overcame a double-digit deficit and dominated the Elasto Painters in the final frame behind import Nick Rakocevic, Ian Sangalang, and Mark Barroca. Paul Lee posted 16 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Calvin Abueva added 12 points and 5 rebounds as the Hotshots head into the playoffs with back-to-back wins.Santi Santillan produced a double-double of 15 points and 12 rebounds in the defeat that prevented Rain or Shine from claiming the eighth and last quarterfinal spot.
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