PBA: Paul Lee takes over from 4-point range as Magnolia nips Meralco to go 6-0

Paul Lee caught fire from four-point range to help Magnolia rip off Meralco. PBA Images

By Ivan Saldajeno

MANILA—Paul Lee torched Meralco from way out to lead Magnolia to a 117-92 blowout win to stay unbeaten in the PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday night at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Lee fired 27 points in just 6-of-9 shooting, which included a 4-for-5 clip from four-point range, alongside two assists as the Hotshots pulled away from the Bolts following a 35-19 blast in the fourth quarter.

Ian Sangalang added 16 points, nine rebounds, and one assist as Magnolia moved up to 6-0 in the standings.

Chris Banchero put up 20 points on 6-for-10 shooting, five rebounds, and one assist to lead Meralco, which now dropped back-to-back losses and fell to 3-5.

The Scores:

MAGNOLIA 117 – Lee 27, Sangalang 16, Dela Rosa 11, Laput 11, Lucero 11, Lastimosa 9, Barroca 9, Alfaro 9, Abueva 8, Escoto 2, Dionisio 0, Ahanmisi 0, Mendoza 0

MERALCO 92 – Banchero 20, Newsome 14, Almazan 13, Quinto 13, Hodge 10, Black 10, Cansino 8, Bates 4, Jose 0, Rios 0, Pasaol 0, Torres 0

QUARTERS: 30-19, 55-45, 82-73, 117-92

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