Misery ends for the Meralco Bolts as they enter the win column at the expense of the Blackwater Bossing in their third try in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup.
Meralco thwarted Blackwater, 105-96, to finally barge into the win column in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao Wednesday, Oct. 15.
The Bolts thus snapped a two-game skid after falling earlier to the Titan Ultra and Rain or Shine.
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The Bossing, coming off a 20-point romp, 107-87, against Terrafirma in their opening assignment, slipped to 1-1.
Meralco will try to sustain its charge against Ginebra Friday, Oct. 17, at the same venue.
Gametime is at 7:30 p.m.
Meanwhile, Blackwater will aim to get back on track against the Elasto Painters at the Ynares Center Antipolo on Oct. 24.
Tipoff is at 5:15 p.m.
Meralco vs. Blackwater Scores:
MERALCO 105 – Newsome 21, Hodge 14, Bates 13, Maliksi 13, Almazan 12, Black 11, Quinto 7, Cansino 6, Jose 5, Caram 2, Pascual 0, Banchero 0
BLACKWATER 96– Barefield 34, Ilagan 22, Tratter 11, David 7, Mendoza 4, Guinto 4, Jopia 4, Andrade 3, Murrell 2, Panopio 2, Escoto 0, Dumont 0
Quarterscores: 29-24, 61-39, 84-74, 105-96
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Like most sportswriters, Jan Ballesteros once dreamed of becoming a professional hooper. But he learned the hard way that it’s not for everyone.
He continues to be involved in the sport he loves, but this time as a member of the PBA Press Corps. Aside from primarily covering the PBA, he is also assigned to cover Gilas Pilipinas.