Meralco Bolts Overcome Early Challenges in Philippine Cup Defense Despite Key Player Injuries
Source: news.source.bworldonline
The Meralco Bolts have started their Philippine Cup title defense successfully, winning their first two games despite being without key players Allein Maliksi and Chris Banchero due to injuries. Maliksi, out with sciatica, and Banchero, sidelined with a hamstring issue, are expected to miss more time, yet the team managed a thrilling comeback against Converge and a dominant win over Terrafirma. The Bolts are set to face San Miguel Beer next, while the PBA celebrates its 50th anniversary with special promotions for fans.
Key Points
Meralco Bolts won their first two games in the Philippine Cup despite missing key players.
Allein Maliksi is out indefinitely due to sciatica, a back injury.
Chris Banchero is expected to return in two weeks from a hamstring injury.
The Bolts had a close win against Converge and a large margin victory over Terrafirma.
Their next game is against San Miguel Beer at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
The PBA is celebrating its 50th anniversary with free admission for fans born in 1975.
