Chris Newsome and the Meralco Bolts go for back-to-back PBA Philippine Cup titles starting with an initial showdown vs. Converge.
Fresh off their historic Philippine Cup championship last season, Chris Newsome and the Meralco Bolts kick off their title defense against a retooled Converge FiberXers side on Friday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
The Bolts etched their name into PBA history after a dramatic Finals win over San Miguel, capped by Newsome’s title-clinching jumper in Game 6.
But Meralco has since struggled to recapture that form, bowing out in the quarterfinals of both the Governors’ and Commissioner’s Cups at the hands of rival Ginebra.
Now back in the All-Filipino spotlight, the Bolts look to reignite their championship edge and remind the field why they’re still the team to beat.
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