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PBA: Meralco eliminates Phoenix, stays in hunt for twice-to-beat bonus
Meralco officially eliminated Phoenix from playoff contention with an 88-78 victory in the PBA 50th Season Philippine Cup.
The win improved Meralco's record to 5-4, tying them with Barangay Ginebra for seventh place and keeping their bid for a twice-to-beat bonus alive.
CJ Cansino led the Bolts with 22 points, earning Player of the Game honors, with Chris Newsome adding 17 markers and Bong Quinto contributing 11.
Key conversions from Quinto, Newsome, and Chris Banchero in the final stretch secured the win for Meralco.
Phoenix, with a 3-7 record, is now out of contention for the quarterfinals.
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