After earlier stops in Isabela and Cebu, the Meralco Bolts head back to the Smart Araneta Coliseum for a pivotal EASL matchup against the Ryukyu Golden Kings.
The Smart Araneta Coliseum is set to host a showdown that could define the Meralco Bolts’ 2025-26 EASL season.
On Wednesday, February 11, the Bolts will face the Ryukyu Golden Kings in a make-or-break Group B finale, with tip off scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
After two initial road losses, Meralco began its home campaign last November at the Capital Arena in Ilagan City, Isabela, with an 85–76 triumph over the Taoyuan Pauian Pilots.
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Building on their strong start, the Bolts picked up two more wins against the Macau Black Bears — a dominant 92–74 decision in Cebu on Nov. 15 and a hard-earned 93–91 escape in Isabela three weeks later.
Now, more than a month after their last Group B outing, Meralco returns to Quezon City in a do-or-die scenario.
With a 3–2 record, the Bolts sit third in the group just behind the Golden Kings (3-1) and the Pilots (4–1).
A win in front of the home crowd could swing momentum for Meralco's way just as the league moves into the revised EASL Finals which now feature six teams.
Arvin Tolentino and his Seoul SK Knights became the first team to clinch a spot in the next round after beating the Taipei Fubon Braves earlier this week.
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