Meralco def. Magnolia, 91-86 (PBA) Semis Game 3

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Meralco Bolts defeated Magnolia Hotshots, 91-86 to trim their deficit at 2-1 in their best-of-7 semis in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup on Friday at the Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU) Gym in Bacolor, Pampanga.

Chris Newsome topscored for Bolts with 17 points (6/14 FG, 2/2 3PT), along with 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal in 42 minutes of play. John Pinto finished with 16 points (5/8 FG, 1/3 3PT), 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 block while Mac Belo added 14 points (5/8 FG, 2/5 3PT), 5 rebounds and 2 assists.

Paul Lee paced the Hotshots with 18 point (5/11 FG, 2/6 3PT), 1 rebound and 1 assist while Ian Sangalang added 15 points (7/13 FG, 1/4 FT) and 7 rebounds.

The Scores:

MERALCO 91 – Newsome 17, Pinto 16, Belo 14, Baclao 10, Maliksi 9, Quinto 8, Caram 8, Hodge 7, Hugnatan 2.

MAGNOLIA 86 – Lee 18, Sangalang 15, Abueva 12, Dela Rosa 10, Jalalon 9, Dionisio 8, Ahanmisi 8, Corpuz 2, Barroca 2, Reavis 2, Melton 0.

Quarters: 24-14, 47-37, 73-54, 91-86. [FULL GAME STATS]