Glynn Watson and the Meralco Bolts will face their toughest test yet in the Basketball Champions League Asia as they tackle Ulaanbaatar Xac Broncos in the quarterfinals.
Glynn Watson will look to keep Meralco’s momentum rolling as the Bolts take on Mongolia’s Ulaanbaatar Xac Broncos in the quarterfinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia on Wednesday, June 11.
Gametime is set at 7:00 p.m. (Manila time) at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai.
Coming off a breakthrough 97-86 win over Japan B.LEAGUE champions Utsunomiya Brex, the Bolts are eyeing a spot in the semifinals of the week-long continental club tournament.
Jordon Varnado and Watson have carried the offensive load for Meralco, each averaging 18.0 points through two games. Varnado has also contributed across the board with 8.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.5 steals, while Watson has been steady with 3.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.5 steals.
Now standing in their way is a seasoned Ulaanbaatar squad that stunned Chinese Basketball Association powerhouse Zhejiang Guangsha Lions in Group A.
The Broncos, a seven-time champion in Mongolia’s top league, are led by Ian Miller, who has been electric with averages of 23.0 points, 5.5 assists, and 2.0 rebounds.
With a Final Four berth on the line, Meralco coach Nenad Vucinic will again rely on the team's improving chemistry and the leadership of veteran Chris Newsome to counter the Broncos' firepower and experience on the big stage.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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