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Magnolia takes on Phoenix, Beermen battle Gin Kings in separate best-of-five Final Four series many see going down the wire

Coaches in the Final Four, from top left, clockwise, Ginebra’s Tim Cone, Jorge Gallent of San Miguel, Jamike Jarin of Phoenix and Magnolia’s Chito Victolero. —PHOTOS BY AUGUST DELA CRUZ If how these four clubs finished classification in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner’s Cup were any indication, both best-of-five semifinal series that start on…

Phoenix rides ‘fairytale’ run into PBA semis clash vs No. 1 Magnolia

Phoenix Fuel Masters during the PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—It’s a tale as old as time–a juggernaut being challenged by an unlikely warrior. Goliath had David, Muhammad Ali had Joe Frazier. In the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals, Phoenix portrays the same underdog role against league heavyweight Magnolia. “They are the favorites even before…

Magnolia PBA title bid leans on how Tyler Bey performs

Tyler Bey sparks Magnolia Hotshots into the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Magnolia is in a quest to rule the PBA Commissioner’s Cup and finally shed its image as a talented team that starts strong but loses steam in games that count. And whether or not the team succeeds hinges on how Tyler Bey…

Tyler Bey propels Magnolia past TNT and into semis

Tyler Bey sparks Magnolia Hotshots into the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Tyler Bey led the charge in sending Magnolia to the semifinals of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the expense of quarters foe TNT, 109-94, Wednesday at Philsports Arena in Pasig City. Bey finished with 41 points, 13 rebounds, five steals and…

Higher-ranked Magnolia, Phoenix open PBA quarterfinals

Phoenix Fuel Masters’ Johnathan Williams in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Phoenix Super LPG no longer has to look far for a motivational quote just to prime itself up when it plunges into the PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals this Wednesday. Import Johnathan Williams III had since laid things down last weekend. “Like what ‘J-3’…

PBA: Meralco slips past Magnolia to bolster playoff bonus bid

Meralco Bolts’ Shonn Miller in his PBA debut. –PBA IMAGES New import Shonn Miller provided the inside presence expected from him as Meralco downed Magnolia, 85-80, Saturday to solidify its chances of gaining the twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup in Iloilo City. Miller had 33 points and 22 rebounds after replacing Zach Lofton…

PBA: Magnolia rolling but more work awaits; Calvin Abueva back

Calvin Abueva.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Magnolia may have taken a big step in its championship bid after securing a twice-to-beat advantage but the Hotshots know that they still have a lot of work to do. “That’s what I talked about in my pre-game talk. Converge will play like it’s do-or-die and our goal was to take…

PBA: Magnolia rips Terrafirma to get back on track

Magnolia big man Ian Sangalang.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Magnolia vented its ire on Terrafirma behind a strong start and cruised to a 104-91 victory Wednesday and atone for its first defeat in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Ian Sangalang led the charge with 18 points and nine rebounds as the Hotshots got back…

Top teams Magnolia, Phoenix square off against crucial foes

Tyler Bey (No. 0) may be taking down defenses, but contributions up and down the roster is what’s fueling Magnolia ’s current run. —PBA IMAGES Magnolia looks to reclaim its groove while Phoenix Super LPG hopes to stay on theirs in a PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) Commissioner’s Cup doubleheader on Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum…

Hoping to go all the way, Magnolia nurses deep roster for deep playoff run

Tyler Bey (No. 0) may be taking down defenses, but contributions up and down the roster is what’s fueling Magnolia’s current run. —PBA IMAGES Chito Victolero has been modest in his postgame interviews throughout Magnolia’s first six games in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner’s Cup. But on Sunday night, shortly after taking down a…