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Magnolia turns to ‘lucky’ veteran Rafi Reavis

Magnolia Hotshots’ Rafi Reavis in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—In Magnolia’s quest to bounce back from one of the franchise’s worst losses in recent history, the Hotshots turned to one of their long-time veterans in Rafi Reavis. Fortunately for Magnolia, this came at the time when Reavis just felt “lucky.” “I just…

Magnolia beats Terrrafirma clinch quarterfinals berth

Magnolia Hotshots’ Ian Sangalang in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES Magnolia played steely nerves down the stretch on Friday night to turn back Terrafirma, 108-100, and clinch a spot in the next round of the PBA Philippine Cup. The Hotshots’ old reliables came through in the final four minutes of the contest at PhilSports…

Almazan returns to form in Meralco’s big win over Magnolia

Meralco Bolts’ Raymond Almazan.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Raymond Almazan blocked out the noise and powered Meralco to a dominant win over league juggernaut Magnolia in the PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday. A week after serving a one-game suspension due to an EDSA bus lane breach where he allegedly tried to bribe a traffic enforcer, Almazan redeemed…

San Miguel hikes unbeaten run to 8-0, fends off Magnolia

San Miguel Beermen’s CJ Perez in the PBA Philippine Cup against Magnolia. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–At the edge of what looked like its first loss in the PBA Philippine Cup, San Miguel’s top gun in the conference and its veteran playmaker came through down the stretch to seal a 98-91 triumph over corporate sibling but…

Magnolia hangs on to beat Rain or Shine for 4th straight win

Magnolia Hotshots’ Ian Sangalang.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Playing with steely nerves when it mattered most, Magnolia held off red-hot Rain or Shine for a 108-102 victory while preserving its own winning streak in the PBA Philippine Cup Saturday night. The Hotshots kept it together in the final period of the clash at Tiaong Convention Center in…

Mark Barroca fuels Magnolia past Blackwater

Magnolia Hotshots’ Mark Barocca in a PBA Philippine Cup game against Blackwater Bossing. -PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Mark Barroca continued to excel despite dealing with an injured wrist as Magnolia downed Blackwater, 81-77, Wednesday for its third straight win in the PBA Philippine Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Barroca posted 19 points, five rebounds, three assists…

Jerrick Balanza shipped to Magnolia

Jerrick Balanza is headed to Magnolia from Converge. –PBA IMAGES Magnolia added some depth to its roster currently dealing with injuries by acquiring Jerrick Balanza from Converge in a deal the PBA approved Thursday. The Hotshots sent their second round pick in next season’s Rookie Draft in order to get Balanza, who will now play…

Ian Sangalang, Magnolia not giving up on Calvin Abueva

Magnolia Hotshots’ Calvin Abueva in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—In recent weeks, Calvin Abueva has been the brunt of social media criticisms after his middle finger fiasco that led to another suspension. It was not like Abueva’s transgression was an isolated case, but his most recent antic angered more fans than usual…

Magnolia ends two-game skid after turning back NorthPort

Magnolia Hotshots’ Ian Sanggalang in the PBA Philippine Cup. -PBA IMAGES Magnolia got itself back on the winning track after arresting a two-game skid by defeating NorthPort, 104-97, Wednesday in the PBA Philippine Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Ian Sangalang scored a career-high 32 points which he did coming off the bench as the Hotshots…

Robert Bolick powers NLEX past Magnolia

NLEX Road Warriors’ Robert Bolick in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–NLEX showed little rust on Saturday night, dismantling Magnolia, 87-74, in the PBA Philippine Cup. The Road Warriors were feisty right from the jump behind ace Robert Bolick who also put the game beyond doubt when the Hotshots showed signs of life…