Meralco aims for EASL semis vs New Taipei Kings

Chris Newsome from Meralco expressed his team's motivation to make it to the East Asia Super League (EASL) Final Four after their exit from the PBA playoffs.

The Bolts face the New Taipei Kings on Wednesday in a crucial match for the second and last spot in Group B, with a win securing their place against Japan's Hiroshima Dragonflies in the semifinals.

Newsome delayed his entry into Gilas Pilipinas' training camp to support Meralco's push for the EASL semis, aiming for redemption after losing to Barangay Ginebra in the PBA quarterfinals.

The Fil-Am guard is excited about facing Jeremy Lin of New Taipei and hopes to secure a semifinals berth for his team, acknowledging that they must move past their recent loss to Barangay Ginebra.

Second import DJ Kennedy and naturalized player Ange Kouame are expected to play crucial roles in the upcoming match, while there remains uncertainty regarding Commissioner's Cup import Akil Mitchell due to a back injury.