JEROM Lastimosa anchored Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots’ fourth quarter surge for a 115-101 win over Phoenix Fuel Masters in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup on Wednesday night at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City.
Down 82-86 early in the fourth, Lastimosa unloaded eight straight points followed by conversions from Andy Mark Barroca, Kenyon Buffen, and Ian Sangalang for a 100-88 lead.
The Hotshots continued their rampage as they prevented the Fuel Masters repeated rallies with timely conversions from Lastimosa, Barroca and Zavier Lucero in the final minutes.
Lastimosa finished with a career-high of 30 points to go with three assists and two steals to be named Player of the Game as the Hotshots notched its third straight win for a 4-3 record.
Buffen top-scored for the Hotshots with 35 points and 10 rebounds, Barroca contributed 21 markers, and Sangalang tallied 10 points.
Robert Johnson III led the Fuel Masters with 37 points, Ricci Rivero added 16 markers, Kenneth Tuffin and Kai Ballungay tallied 12 apiece, and Gian Mamuyac tallied 10 points as they fell to a 4-3 mark. (Adrian Co)
