الوسم: Meralco
Akil Mitchell shows potential for perfect Meralco Bolts fit
Akil Mitchell brings a king of toughness Meralco needs for a tournament that will feature big imports. —MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Akil Mitchell validated Meralco’s optimism over his arrival with an impressive performance in the East Asia Super League (EASL) that could bode well for the Bolts in the upcoming PBA Commissioner’s Cup. “We just have to…
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Meralco rallies past Busan behind new import
Meralco Bolts celebrate a win over KBL’s Busan KCC Egis in the East Asia Super League (EASL). –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net New import Akil Mitchell knocked down the marginal free throw with six seconds left and Meralco completed its comeback to defeat South Korea’s Busan KCC Egis, 81-80, Wednesday in the East Asia Super League at Philsports…
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Meralco Bolts to size up Panamanian hire vs Busan
FILE–Meralco Bolts coach Luigi Trillo.– MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Meralco hosts Busan KCC Egis in an East Asia Super League (EASL) clash on Wednesday night, eager to use the match as some form of an advantage for the Bolts heading into the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. “The one thing that teams suffer from is that they normally get…
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Brownlee joins Gilas vs NZ; Meralco tabs Panamanian
Justin Brownlee–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net National coach Tim Cone reaffirmed that naturalized ace Justin Brownlee will be seeing action when Gilas Pilipinas plunges back into action in the Fiba Asia Cup Qualifiers later this month, a development that could impact who will enforce Barangay Ginebra in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. “Justin is our guy and will play…
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Newsome thankful for chance to compete after Meralco exit
Chris Newsome feels Meralco needs to regain its old hunger. —EASL PHOTO Chris Newsome and Meralco used Wednesday night as an opportunity to both open the East Asia Super League (EASL)campaign on a bright note and vent their frustrations on the disappointing quarterfinal exit to old rival Barangay Ginebra in the PBA Governors’ Cup. “That…
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Chris Newsome impresses Macau coach in Meralco EASL opener
FILE–Meralco Bolts’ Chris Newsome. He helped the team win its opening assignment in the EASL. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Chris Newsome turned on his “Gilas Pilipinas” form when Meralco faced off against foreign foe Macau Black Bears in the season opener of the 2024 East Asia Super League at Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday. The…
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Allen Durham shifts focus on Meralco Bolts’ next mission
Allen Durham (with ball) and the Bolts got clocked out of the quarterfinals by Japeth Aguilar, RJ Abarrientos and the rest of the Gin Kings. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Allen Durham’s woes against Barangay Ginebra continued to persist on Monday night as Meralco bowed out of the Governors’ Cup after getting swept in the best-of-five quarterfinals.…
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Ginebra gets back at Meralco, moves on to possible duel vs San Miguel
Justin Brownlee (No. 32) had Allen Durham (with ball) and Meralco down and out after a come-from-behind Game 3 —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Coach Tim Cone still feels the sting of Barangay Ginebra’s untimely playoff exit at the hands of Meralco last summer. It has been soothed somewhat after Monday night. The Gin Kings converted on…
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Ginebra sweeps Meralco to reach PBA Governors’ Cup semis
Ginebra’s Justin Brownlee celebrates after making a shot during Game 3 of their PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals series against Meralco.–PBA IMAGES SCHEDULE: 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals MANILA, Philippines–Barangay Ginebra picked the most opportune time to catch fire, hitting one tough basket after another down the stretch to beat Meralco, 114-106, Monday night and tab…
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Justin Brownlee recreates ‘the shot’ to bury Meralco again
Ginebra import Justin Brownlee celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against Meralco in the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Barangay Ginebra import Justin Brownlee reenacted a familiar scene at Araneta Coliseum on Saturday night. With Game 2 of the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals on the line, Brownlee hit a clutch 3-pointer to push the Gin…
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