

Photo: PBA Images
By Art Ramirez
Magnolia got back on track after a 135-98 rout over Titan Ultra in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) 50 Commissioner's Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
Magnolia upped its win-loss mark to 5-5 in the dominating victory to once again tie San Miguel at seventh place in the team standings. The Hotshots also moved one game ahead of ninth-ranked Converge, which has a 4-6 mark.
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Clint Chapman finished the game with 31 points on 13-of-24 shooting from the field including three three-pointers. Zavier Lucero had 19 points and eight rebounds, and Javi Gomez de Liano boosted the squad with 18 points and five rebounds for Magnolia.
Magnolia pulled away after outscoring Titan Ultra, 34-20, in the second quarter for a 61-41 halftime lead.
