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Star back in familiar territory

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BACK in the semifinals.

That’s where sizzling Star is headed after finishing off Phoenix in emphatic fashion, 91-71, to sweep their best-of-three quarterfinal series in the 2017 Philippine Basketball Association Philippine Cup yesterday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Paul Lee once again led the charge for the Hotshots, scoring 17 points, while Marc Pingris had 16 markers for more firepower.

Jio Jalalon and Ian Sangalang each scored 11 points to add more for Star.

The renaissance continues for Star as it is now riding a six-game winning streak.

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After several conferences, the Hotshots are now back in familiar territory, the semis.

“We really worked hard for this. Our chemistry just got better and better,” said Star coach Chito Victolero. “I’m really thankful sa commitment and dedication ng player.”

They will play either No. 2 Alaska or No. 7 Barangay Ginebra, in the next round in a best-of-seven series.

Star opened the game with a 12-2 run midway the second period to carve out a 36-22 advantage.

There was no looking back from there as the Hotshots kept the pounding until the final horn, maintaining their commanding lead and their foot on the gas pedal.

The scores:

STAR 91 – Lee 17, Pingris 16, Jalalon 11, Sangalang 11, Maliksi 8, Barroca 7,  Abundo 6, Ramos 6, Melton 5, Brondial 4, Reavis 0, Javier 0, Dela Rosa 0.

PHOENIX 71 – Wright 24, Enciso 12, Intal 10, W. Wilson 6, Borboran 5, Baguio 4, J. Wilson 3, Torres 3, Kramer 2,  Alolino 2, Dehesa 0, Miranda 0. 

Quarterscores: 22-18, 42-35, 65-49, 91-71.

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