November 29, 2024

Akil Mitchell shines as Meralco nips Busan in EASL

Akil Mitchell shines as Meralco nips Busan in EASL
Akil Mitchell high-fives Meralco teammate Chris Newsome as they take on Busan in the EASL on Wednesday, Nov. 13. | Photo (c) RM Chua/One Sports

Meralco pulled off a come-from-behind 81-80 win over Busan KCC Egis in the 2024-25 East Asia Super League on Wednesday, Nov. 13.

Akil Mitchell led the Bolts’ resurgence with 33 points and 22 rebounds. He also had four assists and a block.

DJ Kennedy added 14 points for Meralco, which crawled back from as many as 11 points down, 42-53.

Akil Mitchel flexes his arm as his Meralco teammates look on during their match against Busan in the EASL on Wednesday, Nov. 13. | Photo (c) RM Chua/One Sports

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The Bolts improved to a 2-1 mark in Group B.

Meanwhile, the Egis remain winless in two games in the regional league.

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