PBA: Meralco avoids elimination, holds off Magnolia in Recreation 5

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MANILA, Philippines—Meralco stayed alive after overcoming Magnolia, 102-98, in Recreation 5 of their PBA Philippine Cup semifinals collection Wednesday at DHVSU Fitness center in Bacolor, Pampanga.

The Bolts went on a late surge, outscoring the Hotshots 20-8 behind Allein Maliksi’s sizzling capturing to erase a six-point deficit earlier than holding on to drive a Recreation 6 on Friday.

Maliksi poured in a game-high 29 factors on 7-of-8 capturing from the three-point space to energy Meralco’s gutsy win.

With the sport tied at 90, Maliksi made three free throws adopted by back-to-back triples to place the Bolts forward by six, 99-93, with 1:21 left.

“We had our backs towards the wall so there was no tomorrow for us,” mentioned Bolts head coach Norman Black whose staff now path 3-2 within the collection. “It was a really gutsy efficiency from my gamers.”

“Magnolia performed very well to close us off and remove us however we stood our floor and we stored our composure.”

Calvin Abueva transformed off a lob to chop Magnolia’s deficit to 2, 100-98, with 8.4 seconds however Raymond Almazan, who’s again after struggling an ankle sprain in Recreation 2, iced the sport from the stripe in Meralco’s ensuing possession.

Maliksi completed with a profession playoff-high with 29 factors, on 7-of-8 capturing from deep, whereas John Pinto had 24 factors, a greatest for his PBA tenure, and 5 assists to steer Meralco.

Chris Newsome additionally breached the 20-point mark with 23 factors, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists for the Bolts.

Mark Barroca had 25 factors, six rebounds, and 4 assists to steer the Hotshots whereas Abueva added 19 factors, eight rebounds, and 6 assists.

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