Akil Mitchell's game-winning basket with a second left in the game clock secured Meralco a comeback victory over Phoenix in their PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup match. The Bolts overcame a 23-point deficit, outscoring Phoenix 57-36 in the second half.
Import Akil Mitchell hit the game-winning basket with a second left in the game clock as Meralco stormed back from a 23-point deficit to nip Phoenix , 111-109, in their PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup match on Friday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.After a lethargic game that saw the Bolts trail at 48-71 late in the first half, the Bolts came back in the second half behind their defense and charged-up offense.
Missing the team's conference debut game were Allein Maliksi and rookie CJ Cansino , as well as Chris Banchero, Brandon Bates and Jojo Go, who were also out with separate hamstring issues.But Mitchell provided the constant fireworks, as he went on to finish with 27 points, 13 rebounds and six steals in a strong PBA debut.
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