The Magnolia Hotshots Pambansang Manok and the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters posted wins on Sunday within the PBA On Tour on the Ynares Center in Pasig.
Magnolia opened its marketing campaign within the preseason event with a 34-point win towards Blackwater Bossing, 117-83.
The Hotshots relied on a powerful first half because it restricted Blackwater to only 30 factors towards their 68-point output within the first 24 minutes of motion.
Abu Tratter had 14 factors in his Magnolia debut, on prime of seven factors and three assists, whereas Mark Barroca and Jerrick Ahanmisi additionally chipped in 14 factors apiece. James Laput posted 12 factors and 12 rebounds, whereas Aris Dionisio additionally added 12 factors within the Magnolia win.
James Sena listed 11 factors whereas Rashawn Mccarthy and RK Ilagan had 10 factors every in Blackwater’s second loss.
Meanwhile, Larry Muyang and Raul Soyud each registered double-doubles in Phoenix’ second win.
Muyang had 13 factors and 12 boards, whereas Soyud tallied 25 factors and 13 rebounds for Phoenix. RR Garcia had 15 factors within the victory.
This spoiled Anjo Caram’s 24-point explosion for the Bolts. Bong Quinto tallied 10 factors and 11 assists, whereas Norbert Torres made 11 factors and 9 rebounds. Cliff Hodge added 12 factors in Meralco’s first loss within the event.
The PBA On Tour will return on Wednesday as Blackwater takes on Terrafirma Dyip at 5 pm and Magnolia returns on the court docket, this time towards the Converge Fiberxers at 7:30 pm.
—Justin Kenneth Carandang/JMB, GMA Integrated News
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