Meralco is coming off a four-game stint in the East Asia Super League and is looking to arrest a skid in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup.
Meralco looks to halt its slide and revive its quarterfinal hopes when it battles Terrafirma in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup Wednesday, Dec. 10.
Match tees off at 5:15 p.m. at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo.
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Fresh off a grueling four-game stretch in the East Asia Super League where the Bolts won three straight games to improve to 3-2, the squad now return to PBA duty trying to snap a two-game skid.
Their last outing ended in heartbreak — a 100-98 overtime loss to TNT, where Rey Nambatac hit the dagger.
Despite the defeat, Chris Newsome was outstanding, posting 24 points, five rebounds, six assists and three steals to pace Meralco.
Cliff Hodge battled inside with a 21-point, 10-rebound double-double, while Aaron Black chipped in 14 points and seven boards.
At 3-4, Meralco’s margin for error has shrunk.
The Bolts need to win at least three of their last four games to crack the quarterfinals — a tall order with matchups against quarters-bound Converge and defending champion San Miguel looming.
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Before those heavyweight tests, Meralco must take care of business against the struggling Dyip, who have dropped six straight.
A win would not just steady the ship — it could spark the late-season run the Bolts desperately need.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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