Meralco continues its search for answers in what has been a tumultuous conference for the Bolts in the PBA Philippine Cup.
Desperate to get back on track, Meralco Bolts aim to snap their losing streak as they square off with the struggling Blackwater Bossing in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup on Wednesday, May 21.
The match begins at 5 p.m. at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
Currently at 3-5, the Bolts are coming off back-to-back defeats, the latest a 92-117 rout at the hands of the then unbeaten Magnolia Hotshots on May 14.
The loss spoiled a strong outing from Chris Banchero, who poured in 20 points and grabbed five rebounds in a losing cause.
Meralco will be without key veteran Cliff Hodge, who will serve a one-game suspension after his flagrant foul on Magnolia's Zavier Lucero—a significant blow to the Bolts' interior presence and defensive anchor.
On the other side, Blackwater (1-4) is reeling from two straight defeats and continues to search for rhythm after a promising start to the conference.
With both squads hungry for a much-needed win, expect Meralco to dig deep as it tries to stay in the playoff race while keeping Blackwater at bay.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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