RHJ Believes Understanding His Teammates' Need Is His Advantage

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is thrilled to have long-time rival Justin Brownlee as Meralco Bolts teammate in the East Asia Super League (EASL).

The Bolts came up with the idea of pairing Hollis-Jefferson with Brownlee in the hope to figure prominently, and possibly contend for the championship in the EASL.

Bolts Is Off To Their First EASL Game This Season

The Meralco Bolts is ozzing with confidence right now and they are hoping to extend their winning run in the Season 50 PBA Philippine Cup all the way to Okinawa, Japan.

A few hours after disposing previously unbeaten Magnolia, 78-76, the Bolts flew out of the country to kick off its campaign in the 3rd Home and Away Season of the East Asia Super League (EASL).

Bolts 78, Hotshots 76

The Meralco Bolts has swept all of its games for the week, dealing Magnolia its first defeat, 78-76, last 19 October in the PBA 50th Season Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center II.

CJ Cansino scored a career-high 23 points for Meralco. His jumper with 31.2 seconds left gave the Bolts back the lead at 73-72 after Zavier Lucero scored back-to-back threes to put Magnolia on top after a long chase.

Bolts 89, Ginebra 75

The Meralco Bolts showed resiliency in the final half, overcoming a flat start and turning back the Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings, 89-75, in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum last 17 October.

Chris Newsome, CJ Cansino and Bong Quinto were the catalysts as the Bolts fought back from 12 points down at the half and chalked up a second straight win while sending the Gin Kings to a 1-2 season start.

Bolts 105, Bossing 96

Meralco Bolts leaned on Chris Newsome's steadying presence to withstand Blackwater and notch its first victory of the season with a 105-96 win last 15 October in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Newsome scored 10 of his 22 points inside the last 8:21 of the game that restored order in the Bolts camp after the Bossing came fighting back from as much as a 24-point deficit to threaten within 81-84.