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Quinto nails game-winner as Bolts sneak past Batang Pier
Bong Quinto sank the go-ahead basket with 2.7 seconds left, propelling Meralco to a thrilling 105-104 comeback victory against NorthPort in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup.
Meralco overcame a 15-point deficit and a career-high 36-point explosion from NorthPort's Joshua Munzon.
NorthPort's Jio Jalalon missed two crucial free throws in the final seconds, allowing Meralco to stage a decisive run.
The win ended Meralco's three-game losing streak and leveled their win-loss record to 3-3.
Chris Newsome led Meralco with 24 points, followed by Chris Banchero with 23 points, and Bong Quinto with 17 points.
Cliff Hodge contributed significantly with a double-double of 18 points and 14 rebounds, alongside five assists, before fouling out late in the fourth quarter.
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