Jalalon leads Magnolia defensive clinic in winning debut

Magnolia guard Jio Jalalon.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Magnolia opened its campaign in the PBA Philippine Cup in a dominant way after dispatching Converge, 106-75, at Rizal Memorial Coliseum on Saturday. It was a defensive clinic by Hotshots, who held the FiberXers to just 36 percent from the field with 22 turnovers, anchored by reigning Defensive Player…

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‘Mature’ Jio Jalalon a vital piece of Magnolia success

Magnolia Hotshots’ Jio Jalalon. –PBA IMAGES At the heart of Magnolia’s sweep of its first six games in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup elimination round is a prolific, high-energy guard who once seemed detached from the team’s vision. Jio Jalalon has figured prominently for the Hotshots here, helping the club bring its fine form in the…

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Jalalon sees more value in Hotshots’ victory over Kings

Magnolia’s Paul Lee (left) and Jio Jalalon bottle up Barangay Ginebra’s Scottie Thompson. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Magnolia conquered a fierce rival on Sunday night to tab a victory that meant more than the one that ultimately appeared in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup standings. For Jio Jalalon, one of the heroes in the Hotshots’ 93-91 comeback…

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PBA penalizes 10 players for ‘ligang labas’ participation; Jio Jalalon fined P100K – rezal404

Magnolia guard Jio Jalalon during the PBA Governors’ Cup. PBA PICTURES MANILA, Philippines-Ten PBA players were found a total of P590,000 for taking part in a number of unsanctioned exhibition games known locally as “Ligang Labas.” Magnolia’s Jio Jalalon drew the stiffest penalty when he was asked to pay P100,000 after being among those summoned…

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