Meralco zapped Northern Luzon Expressway (NLEX), 91-84, on Sunday for second straight win in the Philippine Basketball Association Season 42 Commissioner’s Cup at the Araneta Coliseum. Jared Dillinger led the Bolts with 21 points while import Alex Stepheson posted 18 points along with 24 rebounds and three blocks and Chris Newsome added 15 points to hand the Bolts their second victory. “Second straight game we held a team below 86 points,” said Meralco coach Norman Black. Scores:MERALCO 91 – Dillinger 21, Stepheson 18, Newsome 15, Hugnatan 13, Amer 12, Chua 6, Caram 3, Uyloan 2, Hodge 2, Faundo 0, Daquioag 0. NLEX 84 – Chism 18, Lanete 14, Alas 8, Guinto 7, Lastimosa 6, Tiongson 6, Khobuntin 5, Monfort 5, Camson 5, Taulava 2, Rios 2, Anthony 2, Soyud 2, Baracael 2, J. Villanueva 0.

Source: Manila Times March 19, 2017 17:48 UTC