Highlights: Meralco Whipped off Phoenix and Gained a Twice-to-Beat Advantage

Unknown May 04, 2017

Stephenson scored 15 points/photo courtesy of PBA Media Bureau

The Meralco Bolts secured their grip on the second spot in the team standings after beating the Phoenix Fuel Masters, 81-66, in the Oppo PBA Commissioner’s Cup at SMART-Araneta Coliseum.

After Bolts' third straight win, the team now improved to 7-1 right behind San Miguel Beermen who are unbeaten at 5-0.

The win, which strengthened the Bolts also boosted Meralco’s moral for a twice-to-beat advantage in the playoffs.

Baser Amer led the Bolts with 20 points and three assists to make it a third straight win for them and formally clinch a playoff berth.

Jameel McKay led Phoenix in the with game with 16 points and 16 boards.

The scores:

MERALCO 81 - Amer 20, Newsome 19, Stepheson 15, Grey 8, Hodge 7, Caram 4, Hugnatan 3, Nabong 2, Chua 2, Daquioag 1, Dillinger 0, Faundo 0.

PHOENIX 66 - McKay 16, Baguio 10, Jazul 7, Borboran 6, Torres 6, Dehesa 5, W. Wilson 5, Alolino 4, Kramer 3, Intal 2, J. Wilson 2, Miranda 0, Lanete 0.