MANILA, Philippines – Magnolia banked on the trio of Ian Sangalang, James Farr, and Paul Lee to stage a 110-103 victory over Columbian in the 2019 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, June 16.

Sangalang delivered 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 blocks, while import Farr chalked up 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 steals as the Hotshots made it two wins in a row after dropping their first two games. 

Lee was just as impressive in the win by finishing with 21 points – with 11 points coming in the 3rd quarter that saw his side turn back the Dyip to enjoy a 15-point lead. 

Magnolia trailed 61-62 midway through the 3rd period until a Lee triple sparked a 15-0 run that buried Columbian by 14 points. 

Minutes after, Mark Barroca sank another three-pointer as the Hotshots held their biggest advantage of the game at 85-70. 

Jio Jalalon had 17 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists, and 2 steals for Magnolia, while Barroca and Rodney Brondial added 9 and 8 points, respectively. 

Import Lester Prosper had a stellar PBA debut with 26 points, 14 rebounds, and 2 blocks, but the Dyip failed to ride on his big game and fell to 1-4. 

CJ Perez put up 18 points and 2 steals, while Glenn Khobuntin and Rashawn McCarthy added 14 and 11 points, respectively, in the losing effort. 

The Scores

Magnolia 110 – Farr 22, Sangalang 22, Lee 21, Jalalon 17, Barroca 9, Brondial 8, Melton 3, Herndon 2, Dela Rosa 2, Ramos 2, Pascual 0.

Columbian 103 – Prosper 26, Perez 18, McCarthy 11, Corpuz 10, Calvo 6, Escoto 4, Celda 4, Cahilig 3, Camson 3, Reyes 2, King 2, Faundo 0. 

Quarters: 34-28, 52-52, 85-74, 110-103

– Rappler.com