Buffen Dominates as Surging Hotshots Snag First PBA Win
![KJ Buffen led Magnolia with 26 points and 12 rebounds against the Bolts. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design360-400x200.png)
Magnolia finally entered the win column after KJ Buffen powered the Hotshots to a convincing wire-to-wire victory over Meralco.
Ian Sangalang
Barroca delivers vintage spark as Magnolia stays unbeaten
![Mark Barroca takes charge in the fourth to lead Magnolia past Titan Ultra. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PBA-IMAGES534-400x200.jpg)
Mark Barroca and Ian Sangalang powered a decisive fourth-quarter run as Magnolia pulled away to defeat Titan Ultra, 127-119, for a 2-0 start in the PBA Philippine Cup.
Magnolia extends perfect start in PBA Philippine Cup behind Paul Lee’s late heroics
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Paul Lee erupted for 27 points, including four 4-point shots, to lead the Magnolia Hotshots past the Meralco Bolts, 117-92, and remain unbeaten in the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup.
Magnolia dominates Converge with late-game push in PBA showdown
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Magnolia Hotshots secured their second win of the PBA Philippine Cup, defeating Converge 83-71 behind a strong fourth-quarter surge powered by Ian Sangalang and Zavier Lucero, who combined for 36 points and 14 rebounds.