Bolts 109, FiberXers 88

The Meralco Bolts showed no signs of any rust as they turned on full power en route to a runaway 109-88 opening victory over Converge in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup at Ynares Center in Antipolo last 18 March.

Import Marvin Jones joined forces with red-hot CJ Cansino and the ever-reliable Chris Newsome at the tip of the Bolts’ assault to turn the game around and win big after trailing by nine in the first.

Meralco Taps 7-Footer Marvin Jones As Its Import

Meralco has already abandoned its plans to tap the controversial Ismael Romero as its import for the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.

The Bolts announced on Saturday the signing of Marvin Jones for the midseason conference after Romero’s status dimmed following an incident in the Dubai Invitational Basketball Tournament.

Team Aces Knocking On PBA Doors

They say you cannnot have only one ace in your sleeves. You need two and if the rumors is true, another Aces is joining the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) after the Alaska Aces left the league.

Team Aces, the most dominant team in The Asian Tournament, has expressed interest in competing in Asia’s pioneering professional basketball league and this was confirmed by team captain Denzel Wong, who spoke on behalf of the management.

Update On RHJ's Injury

The resident import of Talk N' Text and the current import of Meralco Rondae Hollis-Jefferson has ruptured his right Achilles tendon last weekend during Meralco's EASL game against the Macau Black Bears in Ilagan City, Isabela.

The mishap happened after the 30-year-old American landed his right foot on Macau's Sam Deguara in the third quarter of their showdown which the Bolts narrowly won, 93-91.

Bolts 105, Fiberxers 84

PBA Sophomore CJ Cansino extended his string of stellar games for Meralco on Sunday night (14 December) as the Bolts zoomed past Converge, 105-84, in the PBA Philippine Cup at Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo.

Cansino finished with a career-high 29 points and helped the Bolts join Converge and NLEX at 6-4, good for fifth spot as the chase for final rankings in the playoffs hit fever pitch in the next playdates.