Meralco vs Magnolia

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Magnolia’s Playoff Power: A 37-Point Smashdown of Meralco!

Magnolia - Meralco - PBA Commissioner's Cup - Philippines Sports - Ricardo Ratliffe

Magnolia puts Meralco on blast with a 129-92 rout, securing their spot in the playoffs! 🌟🏀 #PBA49 #BasketballFever

In a thrilling showdown at the Philsports Arena, the Magnolia Hotshots came out swinging and secured their playoff spot in style, overpowering the Meralco Bolts with a staggering 129-92 victory. With only pride on the line for Meralco, their hopes were dashed against a Magnolia team that was hungry for a win. Ricardo Ratliffe and his teammates fired on all cylinders, showcasing their formidable prowess on the court and reminding fans why they are a force to be reckoned with in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.

The atmosphere was electric as fans rallied behind Magnolia, eager to see their team push through to the postseason. Clawing their way into the final playoff spot, the Hotshots displayed exceptional teamwork and strategy, which left Meralco bewildered and struggling to keep up. The absence of Meralco’s star import, Akil Mitchell, was heavily felt, and it showed in their performance as the Hotshots took advantage to lay down a historic smackdown.

Magnolia’s victory not only secured their place in the playoffs but also served as a brutal reminder of what can happen when teams underestimate their opponents. The stunning 37-point margin of victory demonstrated their intent to challenge the best as they gear up for the quarterfinals. Coach Chito Victolero must be practically salivating at the thought of taking his well-oiled machine into the playoffs, riding high on this booming momentum.

As the playoffs loom ahead, Magnolia will definitely look to maintain this fierce attitude. Fans, analysts, and rivals alike will be watching closely to see if they can carry this explosive energy into the next round. In the PBA, every game counts, and with the stakes as high as ever, one can only imagine what thrilling matches await. Did you know that the largest victory margin in PBA history is an astonishing 63 points? Magnolia still has some work to do to reach for that record, but if they keep up this attitude, who knows what could happen!

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Magnolia scratches and claws for playoff life vs Meralco (Sports Interactive Network Philippines)

THE PBA 49th Season Commissioner's Cup elimination round comes to a close on Friday with still a lot to play for, especially for the No.

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PBA: Magnolia secures playoff for eighth spot by demolishing ... (ABS-CBN.COM)

MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – Magnolia has secured a playoff for the eighth spot by overpowering an Akil Mitchell-less Meralco, 129-92, in the PBA Season ...

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Magnolia routs Meralco, secures playoff for QF spot (GMA News Online)

Magnolia stayed in the hunt for a quarterfinals spot after taking down Meralco, 129-92, Friday in the PBA Commissioner's Cup at the Philsports Arena.

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Magnolia dismantles Meralco, forces playoff for final PBA QF spot (Tiebreaker Times)

Ricardo Ratliffe and Magnolia torched an import-less Meralco to keep their playoff hopes alive and force a do-or-die clash for the last PBA quarterfinal ...

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Magnolia, NLEX battle for final PBA Commissioner's Cup playoff ... (ESPN Philippines)

Magnolia and NLEX need one more game to determine the final spot in the PBA Commissioner's Cup playoffs.

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Magnolia deals Meralco 37-point beating to stay alive; Rain or Shine ... (Rappler)

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Magnolia routs Meralco to stay in playoffs hunt (The Manila Times)

Magnolia showed no mercy in dealing an import-less Meralco a 129-92 beating at the close of the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup elimination round to stay ...

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