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Hotshots pulverize Bolts in PBA Season 50 Governors Cup; Buffen fires late to seal dominant victory


KJ Buffen scored 27 points as the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots beat Meralco Bolts, 105-88, in the PBA Season 50 Governors Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium, Manila, Philippines on August 7, 2026.

Magnolia took control in the fourth quarter with a strong 15-2 run that turned a small 71-70 lead into a big 105-88 advantage.

Buffen led Magnolia with 27 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists while Jerom Lastimosa added 17 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds.

At the start of the game, Meralco had the upper hand in the first quarter and ended the period with a 29-22 lead over Magnolia.

During the second quarter, the Hotshots fought back and cut Meralco’s lead; they went into halftime one point behind, 48-47.

Throughout the third quarter, they kept their comeback going and took a narrow 71-70 lead.

In the last quarter, the Hotshots did well, as they scored 35 points and finished the game with a 105-88 win.

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