The Magnolia Hotshots are coming off a convincing win and look to replicate that on the day the PBA celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Zavier Lucero and the Magnolia Hotshots look to ride the momentum of their dominant opener as they face the youthful Converge FiberXers in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup on Wednesday, April 9.
The match starts at 5 p.m. at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum, where the league will celebrate its 50th anniversary.
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Coming off a commanding 106-84 win over Blackwater, the Hotshots are eyeing a 2-0 start in the All-Filipino conference.
Magnolia leaned on rookie Zavier Lucero, who finished with 21 points and seven rebounds, while getting ample contributions from veterans Ian Sangalang and Mark Barroca.
Now, they brace for a tougher challenge in the form of a hungry Converge team looking to score back-to-back victories.
With Magnolia’s title hopes reignited this conference, a win on Wednesday would go a long way in solidifying its bid for a strong playoff push — and on a historic day for the league, the Hotshots want to make a statement.
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(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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