Wilson waxes hot as Meralco surprises San Mig

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Meralco completes a huge comeback behind the solid performance of John Wilson

COMEBACK COMPLETE. The Meralco Bolts completed a 26-point turnaround, coming from behind to win over San Mig Coffee. Photo by Nuki Sabio/PBA Images

MANILA, Philippines – John Wilson waxed hot in the final two quarters as the Meralco Bolts completed a huge turnaround against the San Mig Super Coffee Mixers in the PLDT myDSL PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday, December 11 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

The former NCAA MVP scorched for 19 points in just over 18 minutes, including 11 straight points in the fourth period where he outscored the Mixers all by himself as the Bolts completed a 26-point turnaround.

San Mig Coffee put up their biggest lead at 51-33 in the third quarter but started to struggle when Meralco employed zone defense. Wilson came off the bench to cut down the deficit little by little.

Wilson then scored 11 straight in the fourth as Meralco overtook San Mig, 61-56. A JR Cawaling trey kept the Mixers in the game, 59-61 before 3 consecutive baskets by Jared Dillinger secured the victory for Meralco.

Coach Ryan Gregorio’s troops improved to 3-3, while Coach Tim Cone’s wards sank to 1-5. – with reports from Levi Verora/Rappler.com

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