Meralco blasts TNT to even series

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Meralco blasts TNT to even series

Josh Albelda

Durhan and Alapag lead as Meralco takes Game 2 in impressive fashion

MANILA, Philippines – The Meralco Bolts started strong and didn’t let up the rest of the way in their Game 2 victory against TNT KaTropa, 106-91, on Thursday, September 29, at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum in Cubao.

Led by monster numbers from import Allen Durham and an effective showing by veteran Jimmy Alapag, Meralco tied the best-of-5 series at 1-1 with game 3 scheduled for Saturday, October 1.

Aware that going down 0-2 would severely jeopardize its chances of advancing to the PBA Governors’ Cup finals, Meralco raced off to a 9-2 lead capped off by baskets from Reynel Hugnatan and Jared Dillinger.

TNT trimmed the deficit to 5, 43-38, at the 4:27 mark of the second period following a pair of Ranidel De Ocampo free throws. But shots by Durham and Hugnatan sparked a 7-2 Bolts run to end the half, paving the way for the easy victory.

Durham led all scorers with 31 points and grabbed 21 rebounds, while Alapag scored 16 points and dished 4 assists in 16 and a half minutes. Chris Newsome also had a great overall performance with 17 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists.

Castro scored 24 points to lead TNT and recorded 4 assists. KaTropa import Mychal Ammons added 15 points and 7 boards.

Scores:

Meralco (106): Durham 31, Newsome 17, Alapag 16, Hodge 15, Hugnatan 12, Dillinger 8, Uyloan 3, Amer 2, Nabong 2, Faundo 0

TNT (91): Castro 24, Ammons 15, De Ocampo 10, Rosario 9, Tautuaa 9, Williams 9, Ababou 7, Carey 2, Fonacier 2, Madanly 2, Rosales 2, Rosser 0

Quarter scores: 29-15, 54-40, 80-60, 106-91  – Rappler.com

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