Romwel Anzures

Magnolia Hotshots guard Jerom Lastimosa against the Phoenix Fuel Masters in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup. PBA Images.

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786541832555IMG_1608.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Magnolia Hotshots guard Jerom Lastimosa against the Phoenix Fuel Masters in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup. PBA Images.MANILA — The Magnolia Hotshots found their footing in the fourth canto to pull away from the Phoenix Fuel Masters, 115-101, in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup on Wednesday at Ynares Center-Antipolo.</div>Magnolia opened the final period with a 16-to-2 surge to secure its fourth win in seven games in Group B, with Jerom Lastimosa leading the way with a career-best 30 points on 11-of-14 shooting.“Lahat ng offense ko ngayon, nanggaling lang sa defense namin,” said Lastimosa, whose side led by as many as 15 points in the final quarter.KJ Buffen was a force with 35 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks, while Mark Barroca added 21 points, six rebounds, four assists, and a steal as the Hotshots stretched their winning streak to three games.Phoenix, meanwhile, absorbed its third loss in its last four games, and also third in its seven total assignments.BJ Johnson led the Fuel Masters with 37 points, eight rebounds, three steals, and three blocks, but their slow start to the final period proved too costly.Ricci Rivero added 16 points, six rebounds, and five steals, while Ken Tuffin and Kai Ballungay each scored 12.<div> </div><div>The Scores:</div>Magnolia 115 – Buffen 35, Lastimosa 30, Barroca 21, Sangalang 10, Lucero 9, Andrada 5, Alfaro 3, Dela Rosa 2, Jopia 0, lee 0, Koon 0Phoenix 101 – Johnson 37, Rivero 16, Tuffin 12, Ballungay 12, Mamuyac 10, Tio 7, Santos 3, Escandor 2, Chua 2, Perkins 0, Delos Santos 0, Reavis 0.Quarterscores: 28-33, 60-49, 82-84, 115-101.

The Magnolia Hotshots found their footing in the fourth canto to pull away from the Phoenix Fuel Masters, 115-101, in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup on Wednesday at Ynares Center-Antipolo.

The Magnolia Hotshots found their footing in the fourth canto to pull away from the Phoenix Fuel Masters, 115-101, in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup on Wednesday at Ynares Center-Antipolo.

PBA: Lastimosa fires career-best 30 as Magnolia surges past Phoenix

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PBA: Lastimosa fires career-best 30 as Magnolia surges past Phoenix

Rom Anzures,

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Published August 12, 2026 09:52 PM PHT

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