Magnolia turns back Terrafirma comeback, clinches quarterfinal berth

magnolia turns back terrafirma comeback, clinches quarterfinal berth

Magnolia turns back Terrafirma comeback, clinches quarterfinal berth

MAGNOLIA survived the hot-shooting Stephen Holt and a gutsy stand by Terrafirma, 108-100, to claim the third playoffs berth in the PBA Philippine Cup Friday at the Philsports Arena.

The Hotshots went on a telling 7-0 finishing kick inside the final two minutes including five straight by the hurting Mark Barroca to take fight out of the Dyip, 106-98, with 54 seconds to go.

magnolia turns back terrafirma comeback, clinches quarterfinal berth

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The victory snapped a two-game slide by Magnolia, which formally joined San Miguel and Barangay Ginebra in the quarterfinals.

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