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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:959px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1749821653457PBA Images9.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Zavier Lucero in action during the Magnolia-TNT game in the PBA Philippine Cup elimination round on Friday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. <em>PBA Images</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA, Philippines<strong> (UPDATED)</strong> – Magnolia will be having a twice-to-beat edge in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup quarterfinals.</p><p>The Hotshots are now assured of a Top Four finish in the elimination round and a bonus in the next by beating TNT, 88-83, on Friday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.</p><p>They conclude the elims with an 8-3 win-loss card.</p><p>A massive 16-0 stretch by the end of the third quarter up to the early moments of the fourth paved the way for the huge separation in favor of Magnolia, establishing a 79-66 lead, 8:09 on the clock.</p><p>Chot Reyes&#x27; wards later on got their act going, even closing in within four, 83-79, after Kim Aurin converted his shots on the foul line with 30 seconds left.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2025/6/13/pba-phoenix-dispatches-blackwater-ends-ph-cup-on-winning-note-1955"><strong>READ: PBA: Phoenix dispatches Blackwater, ends PH Cup on winning note</strong></a></div><p>RR Pogoy fired one from the extended arc to be within three, 86-83, in the dying moments, but that was it for the TNT side as Zavier Lucero perfected his free throws, benefiting from a duty foul from the TNT side to put away the Reyes-coached squad.</p><p>Coach Chito Victolero liked what he had seen with the Hotshots in this crucial game as this served as a playoff preview for a possible matchup with TNT again in the quarterfinals.</p><p>&quot;&#x27;Yun &#x27;yung mentality namin, from the preparation, I want them to feel the playoff atmosphere. I trust my players whenever our backs are against the wall or do-or-die games — I trust the guys na they will do their very best,&quot; Victolero said after the game.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2025/6/11/pba-calvin-abueva-injecting-much-needed-energy-in-northport-0111"><strong>READ: PBA: Calvin Abueva injecting much-needed energy in NorthPort</strong></a></div><p>Lucero had an impressive all-around game highlighted by a 24-point output and going perfect from the 15-foot-line with 5-of-5 makes, to go with five rebounds, eight assists, and three steals.</p><p>Former NorthPort ace William Navarro seemed to be easing into the Magnolia system, delivering 13 points and four rebounds, and Mark Barroca also with a twin-digit outing of 11 points, six boards, and four dimes.</p><p>Skipper Rafi Reavis, the oldest player in the league, had valuable contributions of four points, six rebounds, one steal, and a block, earning him the Player of the Game honors.</p><p>Meanwhile, Tropang 5G will try to fetch the coveted Grand Slam with a twice-to-win disadvantage in the quarters, finishing with a 6-5 slate — tied with Meralco in the standings.</p><p>Pogoy paced the defeated side with 18 points, Calvin Oftana had 15 markers, while Kelly Williams showed his vintage form, chipping in 10 markers and two three-pointers.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>The Scores:</strong></div><p><strong>MAGNOLIA 88</strong> – Lucero 24, Navarro 13, Barroca 11, Sangalang 9, Dela Rosa 7, Lee 7, Dionisio 7, Lastimosa 6, Reavis 4, Laput 0, Alfaro 0</p><p><strong>TNT 83 </strong>– Oftana 18, Pogoy 15, Erram 12, Heading 12, Williams 10, Khobuntin 7, Aurin 7, Galinato 2, Enciso 0, Variila 0, Vosotros 0, Heruela 0</p><p><strong>QUARTERS</strong>: 21-23, 49-43, 69-66, 88-83</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gOTiJSjo2t0?autoplay=1&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Magnolia says hello to the twice-to-beat advantage in the #PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals.</p>

Magnolia says hello to the twice-to-beat advantage in the #PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals.

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PBA: Magnolia secures quarterfinals edge by taking down TNT

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published Jun 13, 2025 09:48 PM PHT

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Updated Jun 14, 2025 02:28 AM PHT

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