Philippine Basketball Association
2011 Philippine Cup (PBA 37th Season)
Meralco Bolts vs Barangay Ginebra Kings
Meralco defeats Ginebra, 93-87
After losing by 44 points in their last game against ROS, the defense of the Meralco Bolts was back as they stopped Barangay Ginebra Kings, 93-87. Mac Cardona in just his 3rd game back from an injury scored 25 points along with 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals. 5 players scored in double figures for Meralco with Sol Mercado scoring 14 points, Mark Isip with 13 points and Asi Taulava and Gabby Espinas with 11 points and 11 rebounds each.
Nino Canaleta led Ginebra with 16 points. Meralco is now in 4th place with a 5 win, 3 loss record.
Game scores:
Meralco 93 – Cardona 25, Mercado 14, Isip 13, Espinas 11, Taulava 11, Macapagal 8, Timberlake 4,
Borboran 3, Omolon 2, Hugnatan 2, Ballesteros 0, Yee 0, Lanete 0.
Ginebra 87 – Canaleta 16, Villanueva 14, Helterbrand 14, Caguioa 10, Intal 9, Cortez 8, De Ocampo 6,
Wilson J. 4, Wilson W. 3, Tubid 3, Cervantes 0, Labagala 0.
Quarters: 26-16, 39-41, 66-66, 93-87
