![Zavier Lucero led Magnolia with 21 points, nine rebounds, two assists and two steals in the Hotshots' win over Barangay Ginebra. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design1005-400x200.png)
Magnolia beat Barangay Ginebra, 112-93, to sweep the Manila Clasico series, extend its winning streak to five games and clinch a PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinal berth.
![Zavier Lucero led Magnolia with a game-high 24 points against Ginebra. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design418-400x200.png)
Magnolia crushed Ginebra 88-73 as Zavier Lucero starred with 24 points to even the Hotshots’ PBA Governors’ Cup record at 2-3.
The Philippine Basketball Association opened its 50th season with a weekend packed with fan activities, tributes to legends, major awards, and a Manila Clasico rivalry clash.
![Jamie Malonzo fired the game-sealing three-pointer to stun the Magnolia Hotshots. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PBA-Images1515-e1748789382541-400x200.jpg)
Barangay Ginebra surged past Magnolia with a late-game flurry to secure an 85-81 win in the Manila Clasico, reentering the top four in the PBA Philippine Cup.