It’s win-or-go home now for Magnolia, which is in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time since the 2016 PBA Governors’ Cup.
The Magnolia Hotshots will fight for their PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup survival when they face the NLEX Road Warriors on Sunday, Feb. 2.
Match starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
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The stakes couldn’t be higher, as the winner will secure the final quarterfinal spot and earn a meeting with top seed NorthPort Batang Pier, who will have a twice-to-beat advantage.
After a horrendous start to the conference, Magnolia seems to have turned a corner, stringing together three straight wins to close out the eliminations.
The Hotshots made a loud statement in their last game, demolishing Meralco for a 129-92 win where they showcased their best performance of the tournament so far.
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With momentum on their side, Magnolia is determined to keep its playoff hopes alive and continue its resurgence. However, NLEX won’t go down without a fight, making this a must-watch showdown for the last postseason ticket.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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