Newsome is a nuisance as Bolts jolt NLEX

MANILA, Philippines – Chris Newsome turned in 28 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists as the Meralco Bolts defeat the NLEX Road Warriors, 106-93, in the 2016-17 PBA Philippine Cup at Smart-Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, December 3.

Meralco now moves to 1-1 in the conference while NLEX, which received 15 points and 8 rebounds from Sean Anthony in a losing effort, assumes the same record. Meralco will next be in action on Friday, December 9 when they play TNT Ka Tropa while NLEX returns on Wednesday, december 7 against the Star Hotshots. – Rappler.com