PBA: Magnolia debuts in Governors' Cup by dumping Terrafirma | Inquirer Sports

PBA: Magnolia debuts in Governors’ Cup by dumping Terrafirma

By: - Reporter / @MarkGiongcoINQ
/ 05:30 PM December 15, 2021

Magnolia import Mike Harris. PBA IMAGES

Magnolia import Mike Harris. PBA IMAGES

MANILA, Philippines—Magnolia had a rousing debut in the 2021 PBA Governors’ Cup, steamrolling Terrafirma, 114-87, Wednesday at Araneta Coliseum.

Mike Harris and Calvin Abueva each notched a double-double with the veteran reinforcement posting 30 points and 15 rebounds for the Hotshots.

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“Actually, we really wanted to start strong. We want to start strong,” said Magnolia head coach Chito Victolero, whose squad finished runner-up in the Philippine Cup.

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“We want to send a message right away.”

Abueva, the Best Player of the Conference in the Philippine Cup, added 17 points and 11 rebounds.

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The game marked the league’s return at the historic Big Dome for the first time since March 2020.

Fans were also welcomed back in the stands at a limited capacity for the first time since the pandemic.

Antonio Hester scored 21 points while Juami Tiongson had 20 for Terrafirma, which dropped to 1-2.

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