{"id":154236,"date":"2018-02-25T03:07:49","date_gmt":"2018-02-25T08:07:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=154236"},"modified":"2018-02-25T03:07:49","modified_gmt":"2018-02-25T08:07:49","slug":"magnolia-secures-twice-to-beat-edge-ousts-meralco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2018\/02\/25\/magnolia-secures-twice-to-beat-edge-ousts-meralco\/","title":{"rendered":"Magnolia secures twice-to-beat edge, ousts Meralco"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Magnolia secured a twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals after mauling Meralco, 94-65, at the Xavier University Gym in Cagayan De Oro on Saturday night. (Photo<\/a>: PBA\/Facebook<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA\u00a0— Magnolia secured a twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals after mauling Meralco, 94-65, at the Xavier University Gym in Cagayan De Oro on Saturday night.<\/p>\n

The Hotshots broke away for good with a 15-2 run that broke a 22-all tie and opened a 37-24 edge that was extended to as high as 31 with less than a minute left in the game.<\/p>\n

Paul Lee led Magnolia, which ended its elimination round stint at 8-3, with 21 points on 9-of-17 shooting, one rebound, one assist, and three steals.<\/p>\n

Ian Sangalang came off the bench to add 12 points, six rebounds, and one block, while Justin Melton came close to a triple-double with eight points and eight rebounds.<\/p>\n

Chris Newsome had 13 points, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals for Meralco, which was eliminated from playoff contention as its stint in the season-opening conference ended at 4-7.<\/p>\n

Box Scores:<\/p>\n

Magnolia 94-Lee 21, Sangalang 12, Herndon 10, Melton 8, Simon 8, Barroca 7, Mendoza 5, Reavis 4, Pingris 4, Gamalinda 4, Brondial 4, Pascual 4, Dela Rosa 3<\/p>\n

Meralco 65-Newsome 13, Sedurifa 10, Lanete 9, Caram 8, Ballesteros 6, Amer 5, Salva 4, Canaleta 4, Faundo 4, Hugnatan 2, Dillinger 0, Bono 0, Tolomia 0, Baracael 0<\/p>\n

Quarterscores: 20-15, 44-32, 68-48, 94-65<\/p>\n

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