Meralco survives late Alaska comeback, makes it back-to-back wins to open Govs’ Cup #JHedzWorlD

Meralco survives late Alaska comeback, makes it back-to-back wins to open Govs’ Cup #JHedzWorlD

The Meralco Bolts survived a late flurry from the resilient Alaska Aces to win, 100-96, and remain unbeaten in the PBA Governors’ Cup on Sunday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.

Meralco import Allen Durham finished with 36 points, 15 rebounds and six assists while Chris Newsome added 19 points for the Bolts, who are now 2-0.

Jared Dillinger added 13 points while Reynel Hugnatan scored 11.

Alaska, which was missing star forward Calvin Abueva in the game, was led by import LaDontae Henton, who posted 33 points and 12 rebounds.

Though Alaska led by as many as 10 points in the first half, it was Meralco entering the break ahead, 48-46.
 
Durham continued dominating as he tallied 18 points and eight rebounds over the first two periods while Newsome, who repeatedly got out in transition, added 14 markers.
 
Henton had 16 points at the break. Kevin Racal added nine to lead Alaska’s locals.
 
In the third, the Bolts allowed an early nine-point lead slip away but closed the quarter out on a strong 10-2 run behind some big plays from Dillinger and Anjo Caram to take a 73-64 advantage.
 
Meralco got Alaska in early penalty in the fourth quarter and maintained their lead by controlling the offensive glass and shooting steady from the free throw line.

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Meralco survives late Alaska comeback, makes it back-to-back wins to open Govs’ Cup #JHedzWorlD