Magnolia stuns league-leading TNT as Paul Lee erupts for 27

Magnolia delivered a stunning victory against TNT, 102-92, in the elimination round of the PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday.

Paul Lee erupted for 27 points for the Hotshots, which also enjoyed double digit contributions from Chris Banchero, Ian Sangalang, and Mark Barroca.

Ray Parks dropped 29 points while Jayson Castro added 25, but no other Tropang Giga player scored in twin digits.

Key players RR Pogoy and Troy Rosario both struggled for TNT, combining for a 5-of-25 shooting clip.

The Hotshots also shared the ball better than Tropang Giga, dishing out 23 assists against only 12 for TNT.

Magnolia improved its record to 3-4 and will play Terrafirma on Thursday, while TNT, now a 6-2 card, will return to action against Barangay Ginebra on Friday.

Box score:

Magnolia 102 — Lee 27, Banchero 19, Sangalang 15, Barroca 14, Corpuz 8, Reavis 6, Jalalon 4, Melton 4, Dela Rosa 3, Calisaan 2.

TNT 92 — Parks 29, Castro 25, Enciso 9, Erram 8, Pogoy 7, Rosario 6,  De Leon 5, Montalbo 3, Washington 0, Vosotros 0, Reyes 0, Semerad 0.

—MGP, GMA News