Paul Lee Sparks Breakaway as Magnolia Overcomes NorthPort to Get Back on Track

Paul Lee sparks breakaway as Magnolia overcomes NorthPort to get back on track

MANILA, Philippines – Paul Lee came through when it mattered most for the Magnolia Hotshots as they returned to their winning ways in the PBA Philippine Cup following a 106-97 victory over the NorthPort Batang Pier at the Candon City Arena in Ilocos Sur on Saturday, May 24.  Lee unloaded 10 of his 16 points midway through the final frame to help the Hotshots turn an 83-85 deficit at the 8:15 mark of the quarter into a 100-88 cushion with 4:51 to…

Magnolia turns back NorthPort, clinches quarters

Paul Lee spearheaded a late pull away as Magnolia turned back NorthPort, 106-97 in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup out-of-town game at the Candon City Arena in Ilocos Sur on Saturday, May 24.After trailing for the most part of the contest, the Hotshots, led by Lee, unloaded back-breaking 17-5 run in the payoff period, turning a precarious 89-88 lead into a comfortable 103-90 cushion to not only reclaim the top spot but also assure themselves a …

Magnolia clinches PBA playoff berth as Paul Lee torches Northport in Candon

Paul Lee powered the decisive fourth-quarter assault Magnolia rode toward the 106-97 come-from-behind victory against the woeful NorthPort to bounce back in the PBA Philippine Cup, Saturday night at the Candon City Arena in Ilocos Sur. The veteran gunner fired 10 of his 16 points to head a 17-3 run that flipped an 85-83 deficit to a 100-88 lead with 4:46 to go, and the Hotshots went on to return to their winning ways after bowing to Rain or Shin…