Meralco avoids another sweep at the hands of Barangay Ginebra, forcing a sudden-death Game 3 in their best-of-three PBA Commissioner's Cup quarterfinals series. Chris Newsome and Akil Mitchell lead Meralco to a 108-104 victory, despite a late surge from Ginebra.
Meralco snatched a crucial victory against Barangay Ginebra , securing a 108-104 win in Game 2 of their best-of-three quarterfinals series in the PBA Commissioner's Cup . This hard-fought triumph not only prevented another sweep at the hands of Ginebra, who had previously eliminated Meralco in the Governors' Cup quarterfinals earlier this season, but also forced a deciding Game 3. The Bolts showcased a collective effort, defying their five-game losing streak against the Gin Kings.
Chris Newsome spearheaded the offense with 24 points and 5 assists, while import Akil Mitchell delivered a dominant triple-double of 13 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists. Jansen Rios chipped in with 15 points, while Bong Quinto and Chris Banchero added 14 and 13 points respectively.Ginebra, despite Justin Brownlee's game-high 36 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists, couldn't overcome Meralco's resilience. The Gin Kings, led by Scottie Thompson's 21 points and 9 rebounds, mounted a late surge but ultimately fell short. RJ Abarrientos, Ginebra's rookie sensation, missed a crucial four-pointer in the final seconds, sealing Meralco's victory. Game 3 will be held at the Ynares Center in Antipolo on Sunday, February 9, where Meralco will look to secure their spot in the next round
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