Magnolia crushes TNT to clinch PBA playoff berth
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Magnolia delivered a dominant wire-to-wire win over TNT, boosting its playoff hopes and strengthening its push for a higher PBA Commissioner’s Cup seed.
Zavier Lucero
Magnolia Hotshots beat Converge FiberXers in PBA Commissioner’s Cup
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Magnolia Hotshots used playoff-level defense to defeat Converge FiberXers, 106-94, and strengthen their PBA Commissioner’s Cup campaign.
Lucero leads Magnolia past TNT as Hotshots clinch Top 4 spot in PBA Philippine Cup
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Zavier Lucero and Magnolia’s balanced attack powered a crucial 16-0 run to defeat TNT, 88-83, securing a Top Four finish in the PBA Philippine Cup eliminations.
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.
Lucero impresses as Magnolia dismantles Blackwater to start PBA Philippine Cup
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Zavier Lucero powered Magnolia to a 106-84 win over Blackwater to start their PBA Philippine Cup campaign, rewarding their month-long preparation with a statement victory.