Magnolia rode on a strong finishing kick to shake off an import-less but hard-fighting NorthPort, 105-94, and notch its first winning streak in Group A of the PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, Sept. 4.
Zav Lucero, Glenn Robinson III and Aris Dionisio all joined hands and spearheaded a 16-5 run that all but broke the backs of the gritty Batang Pier who fought tooth and nail despite missing the services of import Venky Jois and forward William Navarro.
Lucero also proved to be a big thorn to the side of his former team as he put together his best performance in Magnolia uniform with a double-double of 16 points and 12 rebounds apart from his two blocks. The Hotshots, however, did not have an easy time dispatching the Batang Pier who not only managed to keep in step but at some point also take the lead. The two teams were on an 87-all deadlock with five minutes left in the final frame when the Hotshots embarked on a furious run sparked by a Robinson III triple and a layup from Lucero.
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