Bolts 116, Bossing 114

The Meralco Bolts need to talk seriously on how to finish off games. In their last game against Blackwater, they managed to put some order on the PBA Governors' Cup form charts – but just barely.

It took the heroics of Chris Banchero and Chris Newsome and a costly error by Blackwater in the dying seconds before the Bolts could survive the Bossing, 116-114, last 21 July at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.

Bolts 122, Elastopainters 114

The Meralco Bolts rode on a sizzling third-quarter performance to romp off with a 122-114 bounceback win over Rain or Shine in Group B of the PBA Governors’ Cup last 18 July at the Ynares Center-Antipolo.

Jason Brickman presided over that game-changing 41-23 exchange after the halftime break, rifling in nine as the Bolts wrested control, 95-83, after trailing by as many as 11 in the first 24 minutes of action.

Can Vince Magbuhos Shine In The Governor's Cup?

After two conferences, the Meralco Bolts are still hoping that Vince Magbuhos will proved to be another second-round gem for the team.

The 6-foot-5 Fil-Italian was picked no. 19th overall by Meralco in the Season 50 draft, a late selection which the team wishes would turn out to be another case of Bong Quinto or Aaron Black.

Cebu Offers A Modern Venue For The PBA Games

SPIN.ph reported that the city of Cebu is getting ready to welcome the opening of the SM Seaside Arena on 9 July. This is a 25,000-seat indoor venue that is projected to rival the best Metro Manila could offer and help establish the highly-urbanized central Visayas city as a viable alternative for grand festivities, including major sports events.

The new facility is probably a version of SM's Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City that over the years since its opening in 2012, has also become a venue of choice for sports, concerts and other activites requiring a big air-conditioned covered arena.

What Are The Rule Changes In The PBA's Governor's Cup?

To ensure that PBA players, especially those in the Gilas Pilipinas pool familiar with FIBA rules, the league is set to adopt certain guidelines on officiating adhering to the standards set by the world governing body for basketball.

The impending changes were brought up during league officials' meeting with PBA coaches.