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Meralco whips NorthPort, clinches quarters berth and tows TNT along
Meralco secured a quarterfinal spot in the PBA Governors' Cup with a 114-104 win against NorthPort, their sixth win in eight outings.
The Bolts welcomed back key players Cliff Hodge and Raymond Almazan from injuries, who combined for 11 points.
Despite the win, Chris Banchero highlighted the team's defensive lapses, particularly allowing NorthPort to score 37 points in the first quarter.
Allen Durham led Meralco in scoring with 23 points, followed by Chris Newsome with 20.
Coach Luigi Trillo plans to use the remaining two games as building blocks for the playoffs.
Meralco's victory also secured a quarterfinal berth for TNT.
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