PBA: Magnolia turns back Rain or Shine, clinches Group B top seed

Inquirer.net - Oct 21, 2026

ANTIPOLO—Magnolia secured the No. 1 spot in Group B of the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup after edging out Rain or Shine, 107-103, on Wednesday at Ynares Center here. Javi Gomez de Liano dropped 19 points after taking advantage of the extended minutes given to him by coach LA Tenorio as the Hotshots ended the group

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