PBA: Magnolia fends off TNT, Mikey Williams’ late charge to square series

MANILA, Philippines--Magnolia held off a charge led by Mikey Williams and defeated TNT, 92-88, on Friday to tie at 1-1 their 2022 PBA Philippine Cup semifinal series at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Mark Barroca made 16 of his 22 points in the second half as the Hotshots prevailed despite multiple tries by the Tropang Giga to overhaul a big deficit behind Williams' hot shooting. Held to three points in the first half, Williams sizzled for 25 after halftime but Magnolia still prevented TNT from making it two in a row in the best-of-seven affair. "We want to put the pressure back on them [TNT] ," Ian Sangalang, who also delivered for the Hotshots with 20 points and eight rebounds, s...

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