The Meralco Bolts could always rely on Chris Newsome in crunch time.
Chris Newsome fired five huge points in the final minute as Meralco foiled Converge, 91-89, in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup Friday, April 4.
Newsome followed up Bong Quinto's trey with a triple of his own to knot the count at 89-all at the 0:59 mark, then came through with the finisher with 0.5 seconds left to seal the reigning champion's opening victory.
Newsome fired 15 points, 13 in the second half, he spiked with six rebounds and four assists to earn Player of the Game honors.