The Magnolia Hotshots take on Ginebra for the first time this season, highlighting the Christmas Day slate of the PBA Commissioner's Cup.
The Magnolia Hotshots are determined to build on their momentum when they face Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in a highly-anticipated PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup clash on Christmas Day at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m.
Magnolia, now 2-4, snapped a four-game losing skid in the last outing, edging out NLEX in a close encounter.
Leading the charge was Ricardo Ratliffe, whose dominant performance of 38 points and 19 rebounds powered the Hotshots to a crucial win.
Ratliffe has been a steady force for Magnolia all conference long, and his efforts finally translated into a victory.
The Hotshots will need to bring their A-game to keep up with their perennial rivals, as Ginebra also seeks a bounce back win.
Magnolia will have to once again rely on Ratliffe’s inside presence and contributions from its locals to secure a holiday victory against their fierce rivals.
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