[Saba Sports News] The Meralco Bolts quickly seized on an adverse situation at NorthPort Batang Pier to get back on track with a 114-104 win in the PBA Governor’s Cup.
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Allen Durham had 23 points and 13 rebounds through three quarters, while Chris Banchero and Chris Newsome showed leadership in key moments to help the team stay ahead and successfully withstand a North Port comeback.
The win saw Melalco bounce back strongly from A 108-99 loss to TNT in their previous match and improved their Group A record to 6-2, ensuring a smooth progression to the quarter-finals after 10 intra-group matches.
Coach Luigi Trillo indicated that the team may use its remaining regular season opponents Converge FiberXers and Terrafirma as part of its playoff preparations.
“At this stage, we want to be ready for the playoffs. We didn’t have many warm-up games at the beginning of the season, we had limited training time and now it’s not only about winning but also about getting ready for the next games, “said Trillo.