The Magnolia Hotshots forced a final Game 5 against Rain or Shine in the PBA Governors' Cup quarterfinals after a dominant Game 4 win.
This is it.
The Magnolia Hotshots are set for a high-stakes Game 5 against the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, set for October 5 at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
With the series tied at 2-2, the winner will advance to the PBA Season 49 Governors' Cup semifinals to face defending champions TNT Tropang Giga.
Magnolia forced the deciding Game 5 with a 129-120 victory in Game 4, where they once again showcased their dominance.
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The Hotshots led by as many as 33 points, echoing their powerful Game 2 win where they blew out Rain or Shine by 52 points.
Jabari Bird has been a standout throughout the series, and in Game 4, he delivered another stellar performance with 30 points, proving to be a key factor for Magnolia since his arrival as a late replacement import.
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Paul Lee also had a big game, breaking out of his slump in Game 4 with a 25-point performance, including 3-of-4 shooting from four-point range.
Lee’s resurgence couldn’t have come at a better time, as the Hotshots aim to carry their momentum into the series decider.
Tip off for the sudden death showdown is 7:30 p.m. Saturday in Antipolo.
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