The Meralco Bolts overcame the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters 89-83 to stay perfect in the 2017 PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Wednesday, March 29.
The win of Bolts was inspired by Baser Amer's 17 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Import Alex Stephenson contributed a team-high 21 points with 15 rebounds, while Cliff Hodge added 12 points and 8 boards off the bench.
Shawn Taggart led the Painters with 27 points and 13 rebounds.
Best Player of the Game: Baser Amer with 17pts, 11rebs, 6assts. #WeArePBA pic.twitter.com/1zMGmMXsXi
— PBA (@pbaconnect) March 29, 2017
The Scores:
MERALCO 89 - Stepheson 21, Amer 17, Hodge 12, Dillinger 9, Nabong 8, Newsome 7, Daquioag 6, Caram 6, Hugnatan 3, Chua 0, Faundo 0, Uyloan 0.
RAIN OR SHINE 83 - Taggart 27, Cruz 12, Norwood 9, Almazan 8, Chan 7, Ahanmisi 6, Yap 6, Belga 5, Washington 3, Tiu 0, Tolomia 0, Ponferada 0, Trollano 0.
Quarter scores: 17-13, 45-34, 64-59, 89-83 | Games Stats.
Highlights: Rain or Shine vs. Meralco | 2017 PBA Commissioner’s Cup
(Video by Sports5 on YouTube)
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Rain or Shine vs. Meralco: Video Replay (posted on YouTube):
1st Quarter | 2nd Quarter | 3rd Quarter | 4th Quarter