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CJ Cansino shines in Meralco’s streak-snapper of NLEX; SMB blasts Blackwater by 37
The Meralco Bolts ended NLEX's six-game winning streak with a 108-92 victory, improving their record to an even 5-5.
CJ Cansino was named Player of the Game, scoring 20 points, all in the second half, and igniting a crucial 13-point run bridging the third and fourth quarters.
Chris Newsome led Meralco with 21 points, supported by Bong Quinto with 18, Chris Banchero with 16, and Cliff Hodge with 12.
NLEX's Robert Bolick scored a game-high 22 points but struggled from the field, shooting 5-of-18.
The Bolts' victory prevented NLEX from achieving their seventh consecutive win and inflicted their second loss in eight games.
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Meralco snapped NLEX's six-game winning streak with a 108-92 victory in the PBA Philippine Cup, improving their playoff chances.
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Meralco ended a two-game losing streak by defeating Blackwater 103-85 in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
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Meralco defeated Barangay Ginebra, 82-73, in the PBA Philippine Cup, ending their elimination round campaign with a three-game winning streak and securing at least a playoff appearance.
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The NLEX Road Warriors achieved a franchise-best winning streak of six games in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup, with their current record standing at 6-1.
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Meralco captain Chris Newsome was named PBA Press Corps-Pilipinas Live Player of the Week for leading the Bolts to two crucial wins, ending a two-game losing streak.
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