Magnolia tightens playoff push in PBA Philippine Cup win over NLEX
![Zav Lucero powers through NLEX defenders during his strong double-double outing. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES542-400x200.jpg)
Magnolia regained its footing in the PBA Philippine Cup after outlasting NLEX behind a disciplined, balanced performance at the Ynares Center.
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