Magnolia vs. Titan Ultra // PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup
The Magnolia Hotshots aim to build on their strong start as they take on the Titan Ultra Giant Risers in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup this Friday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Magnolia opened its campaign in impressive fashion, defeating Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, 80–73, in a fiery opener under new head coach LA Tenorio. The Hotshots showcased a well-balanced offense and signature defensive toughness — hallmarks that Tenorio seems keen on continuing.
Leading the way was Zavier Lucero, who delivered a stellar all-around performance just hours after earning Season 49 Mythical Second Team and All-Defensive Team honors. Lucero finished with 17 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals, and a block, proving his ability to dominate both ends of the floor.
Supporting him were Javi Gomez de Liaño and Jerom Lastimosa, who added 14 points each and combined for six of Magnolia’s nine triples, while Rome dela Rosa chipped in 12 points, including the first basket of the PBA’s milestone 50th season.
On the other hand, the Titan Ultra Giant Risers are looking to rebound after a 129–92 loss to Converge, which came shortly after their thrilling debut victory over Meralco, 100–96. Joshua Munzon continues to be the focal point for Titan, dropping 31 points in their previous outing, but the team struggled to recover following Calvin Abueva’s early hamstring injury.
Magnolia will look to capitalize on Titan’s thin frontcourt and defensive lapses, while Titan must find consistency and composure to avoid falling behind early.
Expect an exciting matchup between a rejuvenated Magnolia squad under LA Tenorio’s leadership and a hungry Titan team eager to prove it belongs among the league’s elite.
How To Watch: Magnolia vs. Titan Ultra Info
The Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots play against the Titan Ultra Giant Risers in the elimination round of the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup.
Find out the game time information, when and how to watch Magnolia’s game against the Titan Ultra on TV and streaming online.
- Date: Friday, October 17, 2025
- Time: 5:15 pm (Philippine Time)
- Venue: Smart Araneta Coliseum
- TV: RPTV / PBA Rush on Cignal TV
- Live Stream: Pilipinas Live
- Live Score: pba.ph
Result and Scores: Magnolia vs. Titan Ultra
| Team | Score | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Hotshots | 127 | 27 | 31 | 34 | 35 |
| Titan Ultra Giant Risers | 119 | 22 | 34 | 32 | 31 |
Magnolia Hotshots continued their blazing start in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup, outlasting the Titan Ultra Giant Risers, 127-119, to seize the solo lead at 2-0 under new head coach LA Tenorio.
Veterans Mark Barroca and Ian Sangalang, along with rising star Zavier Lucero, fueled the decisive rally that broke Titan Ultra’s resistance and secured Magnolia’s second straight victory.
