PBA: Magnolia rides on strong 4th quarter to deny Blackwater, bags 6th straight win

Streaking Magnolia used a powerful fourth quarter to drag away towards upset-seeking Blackwater, 105-84, and protect its unbeaten run within the 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Wednesday on the Philsports Arena.

Holding only a five-point lead earlier than marching on to the payoff interval, the Hotshots went ballistic within the ultimate body after outscoring the Bossing, 35 to 19, and claimed their sixth win in as many video games. 

Blackwater, in the meantime, absorbed its sixth straight loss to go 1-6. 

Heroes had been a lot for Magnolia with reinforcement Tyler Bey detonating for a whopping double-double outing of 26 factors and 22 rebounds on high of three assists, one steal, and one block as they remained immaculate within the match. 

Paul Lee chipped in 19 markers constructed on three triples and laced with six dimes and 4 boards whereas Jio Jalalon, Ian Sangalang, and Mark Barroca every tallied 10 markers to assist the trigger. 

Christian David and Mike Ayonayon emerged as the highest scorers for the slumping Blackwater as each completed with 15 factors. 

Magnolia will search to bag its seventh win in a row when it takes on San Miguel on Sunday whereas Blackwater will tangle with TNT subsequent Friday. 

Scores:

Magnolia 105 – Bey 26, Lee 19, Jalalon 10, Sangalang 10, Barroca 10, Eriobu 9, Laput 5, Tratter 5, Dela Rosa 3, Mendoza 3, Escoto 3, Reavis 2, Ahanmisi 0, Murrell 0, Dionisio 0.

Blackwater 84 – David 15, Ayonayon 15, Rosario 14, Suerte 13, Ilagan 13, Ortiz 8, Guinto 3, Amer 2, escoto 1, Ular 0, Hill 0.

Quarters: 27-23, 52-47, 70-65, 105-84.

—Bea Micaller/JKC, GMA Integrated News