Atin Ito First Filipino Community Newspaper in Ontario
MANILA, Philippines: Ian Sangalang delivered a solid double-double effort as Magnolia halted NorthPort’s four-game win streak via its 104-97 triumph in the PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup on Weekend at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
Ian Sangalang PBA PHOTO
The left-handed Sangalang finished with a PBA career-high 32 points, to go along 13 rebounds, teaming up with the returning Calvin Abueva, who despite scoring just six points, 12 boards, seven assists and three steals.
The “Beast” is coming off a one-game suspension for flashing a dirty finger during Magnolia’s game that ended in a loss against bitter rival Barangay Ginebra over a week ago.
The Hotshots thus, ended their own two-game slide and improved to an even 2-2 record.
Magnolia’s defense was back, turning NorthPort’s 21 turnovers into 24 points.
The Hotshots also outrebounded the Batang Pier, 58-44.
James Laput scored 14 points, while guards Paul Lee and Jerick Ahanmisi had 13 each for Magnolia.
Zav Lucero and Fran Yu had 18 and 15 markers, respectively for NorthPort, which dropped to 4-2.
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