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Meralco holds off Mahindra in Commissioner’s Cup opener

Alyssa Rola

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Meralco holds off Mahindra in Commissioner’s Cup opener
The PBA kicks off the import-laden conference as Baser Amer scores 19 points and Chris Newsome drops 17 points

 

MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) The Meralco Bolts opened their 2017 PBA Commissioner’s Cup campaign on a high note as they cruised to a 94-86 victory against the Mahindra Floodbuster on Friday, March 17 at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. 

The Bolts kept their foes at bay for most of the match, outrebounding them 58-42. Down 82-86, Mahindra had the chance to cut the deficit to two with 1:44 remaining in the game. 

The Floodbuster’s attempt for a comeback however fell short as they turned the ball over, with Chris Newsome converting a layup on the other end for a 6-point cushion.

Baser Amer led all Meralco scorers with 19 points on 8-of-13 shooting to go with 3 boards and 3 assists, while Chris Newsome added 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. 

Newbie import and former NBA veteran Alex Stepheson meanwhile posted a double-double with 11 markers and 21 rebounds for the Bolts.

Mahindra’s comebacking import James White listed a double-double of his own, putting up a game-high 33 points on 56% shooting along with 16 boards.

Alex Mallari added 21 points on 9-of-15 shooting, 5 rebounds as well as 7 assists for the Floodbuster, who listed 18 turnovers in the game. 

The two teams will see action again on Sunday, March 19, with Mahindra facing the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters and Meralco squaring off with the NLEX Road Warriors. 

Scores: 

Meralco (94): Amer 19, Newsome 17, Stepheson 11, Caram 10, Hodge 9, Chua 8, Dillinger 8, Uyloan 6, Hugnatan 4, Nabong 2, Daquiaog 0, Faundo 0 

Mahindra (86): White 33, Mallari 21, Celda 9, Galanza 9, Arana 5, Salva 3, Deutchman 2, Nimes 2, Ballesteros 2, Paniamogan 0, Revilla 0, Caperal 0, David 0, Yee 0. – Rappler.com

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