It won’t be easy, but the Meralco Bolts don't want to lose on the day the PBA is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Bong Quinto and the unbeaten Meralco Bolts brace for their toughest challenge yet as they face powerhouse San Miguel in a marquee Philippine Cup showdown on Wednesday, April 9.
The match starts at 7:30p.m. at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
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Both squads will wear retro jerseys in honor of the league’s 50th year, but once the ball goes up, it’ll be all business between two early contenders.
The Bolts, off to a blazing 2-0 start, have leaned on Quinto, who was recently named Player of the Week after spearheading Meralco’s wins over Converge and Terrafirma.
But with San Miguel (1-0) also eyeing back-to-back victories after a strong opener behind CJay Perez, Meralco will need big games from Quinto, Chris Newsome, and the rest of the supporting cast to keep their perfect slate intact.
Against a hungry Beermen squad out to prove their worth following a playoff miss last conference, the Bolts are in for a gritty test — one fitting for a historic night in PBA history.
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(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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