Paul Lee fires 29, powers Magnolia to keep Terrafirma winless

In less than 24 hours, Paul Lee registered another 20-plus point performance to tow Magnolia past Terrafirma, 103-89, in the PBA Philippine Cup elimination round on Thursday.

The Hotshots dominated the third quarter with 28 points against Dyip's 14, enough to end the frame with a 76-60 advantage. Magnolia had its biggest lead at 18 after a Chris Banchero shot at the 10:44 mark of the fourth period, 78-60.

Paul Lee waxed hot from beyond the arc, listing 29 markers on 5-of-8 triples. Lee's score on Thursday topped his 27-point performance the previous night against TNT. Ian Sangalang added 16 points and 10 rebounds.

Magnolia's third consecutive win in the PBA bubble handed them a 4-4 card, enough to keep their playoffs bid alive. Their next games include Rain or Shine, NorthPort, and Blackwater.

Terrafirma, winless in seven games, will still play Blackwater, Meralco, Ginebra, and NLEX.

Box scores:

Magnolia 103 — Lee 29, Dela Rosa 17, Sangalang 16, Corpuz 10, Dionisio 9, Banchero 8, Jalalon 7, Melton 3, Reavis 2, Barroca 2, Abundo 0.

Terrafirma 89 — Perez 19, Celda 16, Camson 14, Khobuntin 10, Tiongson 9, Ramos 6, Calvo 6, Adams 5, Gabayni 2, Batiller 1, Cahilig 1, Batiller 1, Balagasay 0.

—MGP, GMA News