Magnolia pinch San Miguel but loses game quotient

Published 9:32 PM, July 07, 2018

Updated 21:32, 07 July 2018 [19659004] DOUBLE-DOUBLE. Ian Sangalang has a double-double of 14 points and 13 rebounds for the Magnolia Hotshots. PBA's picture Images "data-parentid =" "

DOUBLE-DOUBLE Ian Sangalang has a 14-point double-double and 13 rebounds for the Magnolia Hotshots Photo by PBA Images

MANILA, Philippines – Magnolia won a 101-97 victory over San Miguel in the final qualifying round of the 2018 PBA Commissaires Cup at the Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, July 7, but has still found itself in a difficult situation in the playoffs.

Needing a win of at least 14 points to avoid equating a quarter-final team, the Hotshots, despite a 6-5 improvement, will face the Ace Alaska, second

Magnolia and San Miguel finish with identical records, but Beermen get a higher quotient to take 6th place.

Wayne Chism delivered 21 points, 14 rebounds and 3 assists, while Ian Sangalang scored 14 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists and two interceptions, but Magnolia failed to reach his goal, scoring only 8 points.

But, if it's a consolation, Magnolia hopes to build on the momentum gained in the series of two consecutive wins in the quarter-finals.

" Very pleased pa rin doon his panalo because he gives us the momentum" (19459015)

(I am still very happy with the victory because that we gives momentum for playoffs.)

Paul Lee delivered 14 points, 5 assists and 4 rebounds, Mark Barroca had 11 points, 4 assists and 3 interceptions and Robbie Herndon added 10 points in the win.

Renaldo Balkman finishes with a total effort of 31 points, 8 rebounds, 6 blocks, 4 assists and 3 steals for the Beermen, who will face the TNT KaTropa in a series at the best of 19659015] The scores:

Magnolia (101): Chism 21, Lee 14, Sangalang 14, Barroca 11, Herndon 10, Jalalon 9, Melton 8, Brondial 5, Dela Rosa 4, Simon 3, Gamalinda 2, Reavis 0, Ramos 0

San Miguel (97): Balkan 31, Fajardo 18, Santos 13, Lassiter 12, Ross 9, Cabagnot 9, Nabong 5, Rosse r 0, Heruela 0

Quarterly: 29-27, 45-44, 78-76, 101-97

– Rappler.com