Tag: Bolts
Bolts find jolt of energy late, rekindle rivalry with Gin Kings
Chris Banchero (No. 6) shone as Meralco ousted NLEX. —PBA IMAGES Whatever struggles Meralco had earlier in the PBA Philippine Cup feels like a distant memory now. The Bolts, after opening the crown jewel tournament with a 1-3 win-loss record, have now won five straight games. Their current winning streak features a tough victory over…
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Bolts survive Bolick’s career night for first blood
Robert Bolick will be leading NLEX Road Warriors against Meralco Bolts in the PBA quarterfinals. –PBA IMAGES Meralco sneaked one over NLEX despite allowing Best Player of the Conference frontrunner Robert Bolick to score a career-high 48 points Friday, moving one win from advancing to the semifinals of the PBA Philippine Cup. But coach Luigi…
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Bolts stay in playoff race, hope for best in Black injury
Meralco Bolts’ Raymond Almazan.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Meralco kept the inside track in making the quarterfinals of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine Cup by holding Magnolia to a franchise-low for points Sunday at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. But the Bolts’ 74-51 triumph that put them at 5-5 with a game to play in the eliminations…
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Bolts hope Newsome shakes off injury bug
Meralco Bolts’ Chris Newsome the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES Chris Newsome allayed fears of a serious injury that could play a big factor in Meralco’s chances of advancing to the quarterfinals of the Philippine Basketball Association Philippine Cup. “I think I can play,” Newsome told reporters after the Bolts prevailed, 82-76, over the Phoenix…
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LA Tenorio: Loss to Bolts, Scottie Thompson injury forced Kings to dig deep
Japeth Aguilar (middle) of Barangay Ginebra gets struck down by the double team of Magnolia’s Ian Sangalang (left) and Calvin Abueva. —PHOTOS BY AUGUST DELA CRUZ An embarrassing loss to a traditional victim and the continued absence of its ace playmaker, in a way, turned out fortuitous for Barangay Ginebra, according to its elder statesman…
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Defensive-minded Batang Pier starve Bolts; Gin Kings score
ARVIN TOLENTINO –PBA Images From an offensive machine, NorthPort successfully transitioned into a defensive-minded team on Sunday and shut down Meralco, 90-85, for a second straight win that kept the Batang Pier within striking distance of the surprise PBA Philippine Cup leader. “The challenge for them is to play better defense to get longer minutes…
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Meralco Bolts go through 3 OTs to force sudden death
Meralco Bolts’ Bong Quinto in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Coach Luigi Trillo couldn’t wait to see Meralco head back on the frontlines and face Phoenix once more with a ticket to the semifinals of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on the line. “Let’s bring it. Kung kaya bukas, ilaro na namin (If we…
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Bong Quinto steps up for Meralco Bolts after Cliff Hodge exit
Meralco Bolts’ Bong Quinto in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net MANILA, Philippines—Meralco’s Bong Quinto had to dig deep to help the Bolts to force a do-or-die game against Phoenix in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals. Playing for 44 minutes, Quinto tallied 19 points, four assists and two rebounds to help Meralco emerge victorious…
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After big win, Trillo wary of Bolts’ next assignment
Shonn Miller (top), rose to the occasion for Meralco against league-leading Magnolia in an out-of-town match. —PBA IMAGES Meralco coach Luigi Trillo knows he has his work cut out for him when Meralco takes the first of the two steps leading toward a playoff advantage. The Bolts are coming off a morale-boosting upset of defensive…
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Bolts feel ready for crucial grind in two leagues
Meralco Bolts claimed PBA 3×3 Season 3 Leg 1 title. –PBA IMAGES The Meralco Bolts could hardly celebrate the holiday season because of a densely packed calendar. And while coach Luigi Trillo admitted it was tough navigating around a frenetic schedule, he feels that his squad could snare something valuable off of it—one that should…
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