The Magnolia Hotshots kept their playoff hopes alive in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup.
Magnolia played as though its life was on the line, pummeling Meralco, 129-92, in their final PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup elimination round assignment at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig on Friday, Jan. 31.
Teetering on the brink, the Hotshots (6-6) will play either Rain or Shine or NLEX in the playoff for the No. 8 spot.
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As for the Bolts, they are locked up at the No. 5 spot and are set for a best-of-three quarterfinal tiff against playoff rival Ginebra, regardless of their setback.