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Magnolia turns to defense to subdue Phoenix

MANILA, Philippines: Magnolia turned to its solid defense in the second half to turn back Phoenix, 107-93 to register its first back-to-back victories in the PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

After allowing the Fuel Masters to score 39 points in the second period, the Hotshots made the big defensive adjustment in the second half, limiting their foes to just 36 the rest of the way to pull off the come-from-behind win.