It’s going to be a trial by fire for sure against powerhouse San Miguel Beer.
The Bolts edged the Gin Kings, 4-3, in a marathon series that entailed a brave, concerted effort from veterans like Chris Newsome, Chris Banchero, Allein Maliksi, Raymond Almazan and Bong Quinto and rookie Brandon Bates.MANILA, Philippines —
“Everybody’s picking up each other,” Meralco mentor Luigi Trillo said about the team’s strength that served them well against Ginebra on their way to a maiden All-Filipino Last Dance appearance for the franchise. Trillo expects a lot from Bates, who more than held his own against Standhardinger in the previous series. The 6-foot-8 Fil-Australian even had six blocks – the most since Fajardo also had six in last season’s Commissioner’s Cup playoffs – in the clincher versus the Gin Kings.
On the cusp of making their first PBA Philippine Cup finals, the Meralco Bolts turned to rookie Brandon Bates to set the tone... Quezon Province took the solo lead after a 73-62 win over Negros while Pampanga extended its hot streak with a 109-68 rout...
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