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The Meralco Bolts get again on the successful observe within the PBA Commissioner’s Cup after pulling away late from the struggling NLEX Street Warriors
MANILA, Philippines – The Meralco Bolts shortly returned to their successful methods and dealt the NLEX Street Warriors their fourth straight defeat following a 105-91 blowout within the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Friday, January 10.
Meralco import Akil Mitchell atoned for his woeful taking pictures efficiency within the Bolts’ two-point loss to the TNT Tropang Giga three days in the past with an all-around exhibiting of 24 factors on 10-of-18 area aim clip, 12 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals.
With the victory, the Bolts improved to 5-3, whereas the struggling Street Warriors slipped additional to 3-5.
After main by solely 2 factors on the midway mark of the fourth quarter, 88-86, Meralco went on a decisive 9-2 run within the subsequent three minutes to create a 97-88 unfold with 3:28 to play.
A 3-pointer by NLEX import Mike Watkins within the subsequent possession minimize Meralco’s lead again to 2 possessions, 97-91, however that proved to be the Street Warriors’ ultimate basket as they merely ran out of gasoline within the endgame.
“To not take something away from us, however I believe it’s additionally onerous when it’s their first sport again,” stated Meralco head coach Luigi Trillo of NLEX.
“[NLEX] appeared good at the beginning, however after some time, it’s onerous when it’s their first sport and we’ve had three video games in, so I believe it’s a bonus for us,” he added as Meralco performed its third sport in 2025 in comparison with NLEX, whose final match was method again on December 20, 2024.
The Bolts overcame a monster double-double efficiency by Watkins, who posted game-highs of 38 factors and 21 rebounds.
It was an all-around effort for Meralco as 5 extra gamers scored in double-digits except for Mitchell.
Bong Quinto had 16 factors, CJ Cansino added 13, Chris Banchero and Aaron Black contributed 11 every, whereas Chris Newsome chipped in 10 markers.
In the meantime, Robert Bolick backstopped Watkins with a double-double of 19 factors and 10 assists, but in addition tallied 8 turnovers within the course of.
NLEX’s second spherical decide within the 2024 PBA Draft Brandon Ramirez got here up with 12 factors on 4-of-7 taking pictures in his debut for the Street Warriors.
The Scores
Meralco 105 – Mitchell 24, Quinto 16, Cansino 13, Banchero 11, Black 11, Newsome 10, Hodge 9, Bates 8, Rios 3, Almazan 0, Caram 0.
NLEX 91 – Watkins 38, Bolick 19, Ramirez 12, Policarpio 6, Alas 5, Mocon 5, Torres 3, Semerad 3, Rodger 0, Fajardo 0, Miranda 0, Herndon 0, Amer 0.
Quarters: 29-24, 54-49, 77-70, 105-91.
– Rappler.com
