MANILA, Philippines — Magnolia took advantage of the absence of San Miguel Beer import Justin Patton as the Hotshots scored a runaway 120-101 win on Sunday to revitalize their PBA 50th Season Commissioner's Cup playoff bid at the Araneta Coliseum.
Hardworking import Clint Chapman three his full weight against the Beermen as he muscled his way for 34 points pn 10-of-14 shooting, along with six rebounds to help the Hotshots rebound from a sorry 91-89 loss to Barangay Ginebra last Friday.
Magnolia improved its record at 3-4.
The Beermen played without Patton who have missed practices since the team bowed to league leader Rain or Shine Elasto Painters on Wednesday.
CJ Perez led the Beermen with 23 points, Jericho Cruz and Mo Tautuaa added 13.