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PBA: Clutch Matthew Wright leads Phoenix past Magnolia, into semis

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/11/14/20201114-pba-images.jpg"/><figcaption>Matthew Wright and the Fuel Masters will face TNT in the semifinals. PBA Media Bureau</figcaption></figure></div>Matthew Wright hit a running 3-pointer with 9 seconds left in the game, keying Phoenix&#x27;s 89-88 victory over Magnolia on Saturday at AUF Sports Arena in Angeles City, Pampanga to reach semifinals of the 2020 PBA Philippine Cup.Wright&#x27;s go-ahead triple served as a fitting end to his 32-point performance in a game that saw both teams either exchange leads or tie in a closely contested fourth quarter. After Ian Sangalang&#x27;s jumper put Magnolia ahead 88-86 with 2 minutes left, it took a while before either team found the basket. A steal by Calvin Abueva off a pass by Mark Barroca set up Wright&#x27;s basket just as Phoenix&#x27;s shot clock was about to run out. Paul Lee tried to score the winner, but misfired.Phoenix, the No. 2 seed, will face TNT in a best-of-5 semifinals beginning with a 3:45 p.m. tussle on Wednesday, November 18.&quot;It&#x27;s just so magical for us,&quot; said Phoenix coach Topex Robinson, whose wards enjoyed a twice-to-beat advantage.&quot;We&#x27;re just so blessed to be here, to grind it out with one of the best teams, a well-coached team.&quot;Jason Perkins added 17 points for the Fuel Masters including the basket that tied the game 86-all.Magnolia, which entered the game on a 6-game winning streak that got it the No. 7 seed, secured an 88-86 cushion following Sangalang&#x27;s basket.Wright later got an open look but missed his initial attempt, which RJ Jazul rebounded. Jazul then gave up the ball to Wright, who nailed the one-legged triple.&quot;Credit goes to [Magnolia] coach Chito [Victolero] and the coaching staff for really giving us a super good experience that we&#x27;re gonna bringing along dito sa semis,&quot; said Robinson.Lee finished with 16 points and 6 assists to lead the Hotshots. <figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/s7ByESQ3QL0?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

Matthew Wright hit a running 3-pointer with 9 seconds left in the game, keying Phoenix's 89-88 victory over Magnolia on Saturday to reach semifinals of the 2020 Philippine Cup.

Matthew Wright hit a running 3-pointer with 9 seconds left in the game, keying Phoenix's 89-88 victory over Magnolia on Saturday to reach semifinals of the 2020 Philippine Cup.