Bolts 104, Beermen 101

Meralco just refused to lose and survived an 18-point deficit as it upended the grand slam-chasing San Miguel Beer squad, 104-101, to claim playoffs top seeding at the close of the PBA Governors Cup eliminations at the Smart Araneta Coliseum last 24 September.

Allen Durham again flirted with a triple-double performance and broke the back of San Miguel at the finish to propel the Bolts to a first win over the Beermen in two years and into No. 1 finish in the elims with a 9-2 win-loss slate.

What Makes The Bolts More Deadly This Conference?

The new arrivals has just given Meralco Bolts a deeper rotation and timely reliever for their wary veterans.

At the point, Baser Amer is still the main man for the Bolts, but the tenacity and experience of Mike Tolomia provide the team with additional firepower that can dictate the flow of offense. In some cases, both guards can play together and create a confusing scenario for the opposing team.

How Crucial Are The Remaining Games?

After Blackwater Elite's 118-107 win over the hapless GlobalPort Batang Pier last 17 September, the official 8-team cast for the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Governor’s Cup playoff is complete.

Those that have assured themselves of a quarterfinal slot are Barangay Ginebra, Meralco Bolts, NLEX Road Warriors, TNT KaTropa, San Miguel Beermen, Star Hotshots, Rain or Shine Elastopainters and Blackwater.

Chris Bolado Passes Away

By Ernest Hernandez
MB Sports, 18 September 2017

Former PBA player, Cristiano "Cris" Bolado passed away after a motorcycle accident during his trip to Cambodia on the morning of 17 September 2017.

As confirmed through his Facebook page, Bolado’s remains are By Ernest Hernandez
MB Sports, 18 September 2017