Defending champions Meralco Bolts have been in a slump lately in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup, losing back-to-back games.
Chris Newsome and the Meralco Bolts are determined to break out of their slump when they battle the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup on Sunday, April 27, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
Gametime is set at 5:00 p.m.
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Meralco (2-2) has dropped its last two games, including a 109-97 loss to Phoenix just before the Holy Week break.
Now refreshed and refocused, the Bolts hope to get back on track against a Rain or Shine (1-1) side that recently claimed a 113-96 win over NorthPort.
Looking to avoid a deeper hole early in the conference, Meralco knows it must tighten up on both ends to arrest its slide and reassert itself in the race, especially as defending champion.
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(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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