Chris Newsome, Meralco look to cool off NLEX in PBA Philippine Cup showdown

The Meralco Bolts aim to build on their recent momentum as they take on the red-hot NLEX Road Warriors in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup on Sunday, May 25.

Gametime is set at 7:30 p.m. at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig. Fans can catch the game via One Sports’ YouTube livestream.

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Meralco (4-5) snapped out of a two-game skid with an emphatic 103-85 win over Blackwater, showcasing renewed energy on both ends.

Chris Newsome led the way with 19 points, seven rebounds, and three steals, while rising youngster CJ Cansino continued to impress with 14 points, five boards, and three assists.

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Now, the Bolts face a tall task against league-leading NLEX (6-1), which has strung together a franchise-best six-game winning streak.

But with their core clicking again and confidence restored, Meralco is hoping to play the role of streak-buster and reinsert itself into the top half of the standings.

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(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)

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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]