The Star Hotshots turned unstop­pable all-throughout the game to score a lopsided 120-73 win over the Meralco Bolts on Saturday and secure their quarterfinals slot in the Philippine Basketball Association Season 42 Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.

Swingman Allein Maliksi led the Hotshots with 25 points on 9-of-15 shooting from the field including five treys, five rebounds and two steals, while veteran Paul Lee and rookie Jio Jalalon dazzled with 15 points apiece to up their win-loss record to 6-4.

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