Lee scorches with 28 points as Hotshots go 2-0 vs BoltsGames Friday (DHVSU Gym, Bacolor, Pampanga)3 p.m. – Meralco vs Magnolia (Magnolia leads series, 2-0)6 p.m. – San Miguel vs TNT (Series tied, 1-1)MANILA, Philippines – Magnolia roared to a 2-0 lead against Meralco after hammering out a 92-78 triumph in the 46th PBA Philippine Cup best-of-seven semifinals Wednesday night in Bacolor, Pampanga. Paul Lee sizzled for 28 big points while Ian Sangalang and Calvin Abueva each posted double-double numbers as the Hotshots repeated their 88-79 romp in Sunday’s opener and stayed in control of the race-to-four affair. Sangalang scored 16 and grabbed 10 boards while Abueva had 11-11 to backstop Lee. The scores:Magnolia 92 – Lee 28, Sangalang 16, Abueva 11, Dela Rosa 8, Melton 6, Reavis 6, Corpuz 4, Jalalon 4, Barroca 4, Dionisio 3, Pascual 2. Meralco 78 – Newsome 18, Pinto 12, Hugnatan 12, Belo 7, Quinto 7, Maliksi 7, Almazan 6, Caram 4, Hodge 3, Jose 2, Pasaol 0, Baclao 0.

Source: Philippine Star October 06, 2021 12:45 UTC