Magnolia dominates Terrafirma to go 5-0 in PBA Philippine Cup

Magnolia relied on a strong first half to dominate Terrafirma, 127-94, as the Hotshots went 5-0 in the PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.

After leading 27-25 by the end of the first quarter, the Hotshots had a 38-point romp and limited the Dyip to just 12 points to take a 65-37 advantage after 24 minutes of action. Minutes prior to that, Magnolia had its biggest lead, 65-32.

From then, the Hotshots never looked back as they claimed their fifth straight victory.

Zav Lucero almost registered a double-double with 17 points and nine boards, to go with an assist, while Paul Lee had 13 points. Jerick Ahanmisi and Joseph Eriobu added 11 points for the Hotshots.

Louie Sangalang, meanwhile, had 19 points and 12 boards, along with seven points, while Stanley Pringle and Kevin Ferrer had 17 points each as Terrafirma suffered its fourth straight loss after their opening day win.

Scores:

Magnolia 127 – Lucero 17, Lee 13, Ahanmisi 11, Eriobu 11, Laput 9, Abueva 8, Lastimosa 8, Sangalang 8, Dela Rosa 8, Balanza 8, Barroca 7, Alfaro 6, Escoto 6, Reavis 4, Dionisio 3.

Terrafirma 94 – Sangalang 19, Pringle 17, Ferrer 17, Olivario 8, Melecio 7, Ramos 7, Hernandez 6, Catapusan 6, Nonoy 4, Zaldivar 3, Hanapi 0.

Quarters: 27-25, 65-37, 91-63, 127-94.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News