{"id":194027,"date":"2018-12-15T03:58:41","date_gmt":"2018-12-15T08:58:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=194027"},"modified":"2018-12-15T03:58:41","modified_gmt":"2018-12-15T08:58:41","slug":"paul-lees-game-winning-shot-gives-magnolia-upper-hand-over-aces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2018\/12\/15\/paul-lees-game-winning-shot-gives-magnolia-upper-hand-over-aces\/","title":{"rendered":"Paul Lee\u2019s game-winning shot gives Magnolia upper hand over Aces"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Lee braved a 3-on-1 fastbreak to get the offensive rebound from opponent Romeo Travis\u2019 miss, then shooting at the bassline with 1.3 seconds left in the game. (Photo<\/a>: PBA<\/a>\/Facebook<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>The Magnolia Hotshots are now leading at 3-2 in the best-of-seven series of the 2018 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Governor\u2019s Cup over the Alaska Aces after Game 5 that occurred Friday, December 14 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum as Best Player awardee Paul Lee hits the game-winning shot that ended the score at 79-78. <\/span><\/p>\n

During the final quarter, Lee braved a 3-on-1 fastbreak to get the offensive rebound from opponent Romeo Travis\u2019 miss, then shooting at the bassline with 1.3 seconds left in the game. Alaska import Mike Harris tried to give it another shot for the Aces at the buzzer but did not have enough time to deliver a well-executed shot.<\/span><\/p>\n

Player of the Game Lee finished the game with 11 points, 10 rebounds, and two assists, while fellow Player of the Game teammate Ian Sangalang also gave double-digits in shooting at 20 points, as well as six rebounds and two assists. As for their opponents, Romeo Travis led the way at 28 points, 20 rebounds, and five assists, while teammates Kevin Racal and Simon Enciso both provided 13 for the Alex Compton-led squad.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hotshots Head Coach Chito Victolero joked that he \u201calmost had a heart attack\u201d during the thrilling moments of the game, but added, \u201cThat was a great game. One of the classics maybe in terms of the PBA finals.\u201d He referred to \u201cbeing up\u201d at the half with 53-40, but collapsing during the\u00a0third quarter, where Alaska got a 20-2 run, then \u201cgetting back\u201d during the fourth. To that, Victolero \u201cwants to commend [his] players for their mental toughness,\u201d saying, \u201cI have to motivate my players to keep on fighting. I know we are tired physically and mentally, but [this game shows] it\u2019s all about heart.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

This is the best standing of Magnolia since their last league title in 2014. They will try to finish the series during Game 6 on Wednesday, December 19 at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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