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Magnolia reaches the playoffs for the nineteenth straight convention after a 31-point romp of NLEX in a sudden dying for the final quarterfinal berth within the PBA Commissioner’s Cup
ANTIPOLO, Philippines – Magnolia’s lengthy streak of playoff appearances is protected.
The Hotshots reached the playoffs for the nineteenth straight convention after a 112-81 romp of NLEX in a sudden dying for the final quarterfinal berth within the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on the Ynares Middle on Sunday, February 2.
Now totally wholesome after nursing a shoulder damage within the event, Ricardo Ratliffe put up 32 factors and 14 rebounds as Magnolia accomplished the quarterfinal forged and organized a duel with prime seed and twice-to-beat NorthPort.
“All of the struggles, all of the errors, all of the accidents, and the frustrations that we had up to now, it boiled all the way down to this recreation,” mentioned Hotshots head coach Chito Victolero.
“Credit score to all of the gamers, grateful to them as a result of we embraced that problem, we embraced the struggles, and their grit, willpower, and perseverance confirmed on this recreation.”
Making the playoffs proved to be an uphill climb as Magnolia as soon as misplaced 4 straight video games, however it turned its marketing campaign round and earned a shot on the quarterfinals by ending the elimination spherical with three straight wins.
Pitted in opposition to a reinvigorated Highway Warriors aspect using on the same three-game successful streak, the Hotshots banked on their signature suffocating protection to advance to the subsequent spherical.
The primary half resulted in a 44-44 impasse earlier than Magnolia switched it up, erupting for 68 factors and limiting NLEX to solely 37 factors within the final two quarters en path to a decisive win.
Ratliffe poured 22 factors within the second half as he outdueled Highway Warriors counter Mike Watkins, who received restricted to simply 10 factors on 3-of-13 capturing to go along with 14 rebounds and 4 blocks.
Zavier Lucero backed Ratliffe with 14 factors and 6 rebounds, Rome dela Rosa chimed in with 13 factors and 4 assists, whereas Ian Sangalang contributed 13 factors, 4 rebounds, and three steals.
Mark Barroca added 11 factors and 6 assists for the Hotshots, who look to win their fourth straight do-or-die recreation after they meet the well-rested Batang Pier on Thursday, February 6, on the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
“I feel they should be within the quarterfinals, however that is solely the beginning. We’re very glad as a result of we caught the final journey,” mentioned Victolero.
Robert Bolick posted 27 factors and 6 assists within the loss that prevented the Highway Warriors from advancing to the playoffs for the third straight convention.
Javee Mocon and Kevin Alas had 13 and 12 factors, respectively, within the defeat.
The Scores
Magnolia 112 – Ratliffe 32, Lucero 14, Dela Rosa 13, Sangalang 13, Barroca 11, Abueva 8, Dionisio 8, Lastimosa 5, Lee 4, Balanza 4, Alfaro 0, Laput 0, Eriobu 0.
NLEX 81 – Bolick 27, Mocon 13, Alas 12, Watkins 10, Torres 10, Semerad 5, Nieto 2, Policarpio 2, Ramirez 0, Rodger 0, Herndon 0.
Quarters: 21-21, 44-44, 80-67, 112-81.
– Rappler.com
