In what has been a roller coaster PBA conference, the Meralco Bolts look to build some confidence heading into the BCL Asia.
Meralco looks to cap off its elimination round on a high note when it takes on rival Barangay Ginebra in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup on Friday, May 30.
Gametime is set at 7:30 p.m. at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The Bolts (5-5) are riding a wave of confidence following back-to-back wins, including a statement 108-92 victory over NLEX that snapped the Road Warriors’ six-game winning streak. Chris Newsome led the charge with 21 points, while CJ Cansino added 20 points, continuing his steady rise as a dependable contributor.
With a ticket already booked to the Basketball Champions League Asia, Meralco is aiming to close out its elims campaign with another win before turning its attention to international duties.
Standing in their way is a surging Ginebra (5-2) side that has won three straight, most recently escaping Blackwater, 101-99, behind Japeth Aguilar’s game-winning jumper. A win won’t just boost Meralco’s confidence—it could also shake up the playoff picture in the tightly contested standings.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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