#PBA2017 Philippine Cup Roundup: January 28, 2017

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The 2016-2017 PBA Philippine Cup rocked Antipolo last week as Star and San Miguel Beer both got big victories!

Game Capsules: 

STAR HOTSHOTS over MERALCO BOLTS, 120-73
Box Scores. 

The streaking Star Hotshots kept themselves in contention for the No. 2 spot after a rousing 47-point beatdown of the Meralco Bolts, 120-73, in the Oppo PBA Philippine Cup on Saturday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.

Allein Maliksi scored 25 points, including five three-pointers, in just over 20 minutes of play to lead the way for the Hotshots, who moved into a three-way tie with TNT and Alaska for second place after picking up a sixth win in 10 games.

#PBA2017 Philippine Cup Roundup: January 20-21, 2017

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Weekend action in the 2016-2017 PBA Philippine Cup reached fever pitch and was highlighted by wins from Meralco, Ginebra, and San Miguel Beer.

Game Capsules: 

MERALCO BOLTS over RAIN OR SHINE ELASTO-PAINTERS, 82-72
Box Scores. 

The Meralco Bolts finally put an end to their miseries as they knocked off the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 82-72, to snap a six-game losing skid and remain in the hunt for a playoff spot in the Oppo PBA Philippine Cup Friday at Cuneta Astrodome.

Chris Newsome paced the Bolts with 19 points, 15 of which came in the second half, while Cliff Hodge collected 17 points and 16 boards for the Bolts (3-7) who pumped some life into their slim quarterfinal hopes.

Will Chris Lutz recharge the Bolts?

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Free agency isn't usually a deep source of headlines in the PBA, but Chris Lutz and the Meralco Bolts changed that today.

The talented Filipino-American wingman recently ended his contract with the San Miguel Beermen, and many PBA fans waited with bated breath about what decision the former Marshall Thundering Herd would make.

Because he hardly had consistent playing time at San Miguel Beer, Lutz was expected to sign elsewhere, perhaps with either of SMB's sister teams - Star or Ginebra. The 6'3 native of Bedford, New Hampshire has great size for his position, and he possesses an enviable skill-set comparable to the guy behind whom he plays — Marcio Lassiter. 

#PBA2017 Philippine Cup Roundup: January 14, 2017

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Ginebra lit up Iloilo in the 2016-2017 PBA Philippine Cup, beating Meralco, 83-72, for their third win in seven games.

Game Capsules: 

BGY. GINEBRA GIN KINGS over MERALCO BOLTS, 83-72
Box Scores. 

The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings took care of business against their rivals from the previous PBA finals, dumping the skidding Meralco Bolts, 83-72, in an out-of-town Oppo PBA Philippine Cup battle on Saturday in Iloilo City.

Joe Devance led Ginebra with 19 points, including a basket that allowed him to hit a career scoring milestone by joining the PBA’s 5,000-point club with a jumper in the fourth quarter.

#PBA2017 Philippine Cup Roundup: January 11, 2017

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Wednesday action in the 2016-2017 PBA Philippine Cup was hot as Mahindra tripped up Meralco and Alaska outlasted Star.

Game Capsules: 

MAHINDRA FLOODBUSTER over MERALCO BOLTS, 105-92
Box Scores. 

The Mahindra Floodbuster made it back-to-back wins after a sizzling shooting performance against the Meralco Bolts in a 105-92 win in the Oppo PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.

#PBA2017 Philippine Cup Roundup: January 6-7, 2017

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The 2016-2017 PBA Philippine Cup opened 2017 in a big way as GlobalPort, San Miguel Beer, and NLEX all came up with wins to welcome the new year!

Game Capsules: 

GLOBALPORT BATANG PIER over MERALCO BOLTS, 97-89
Box Scores. 

The GlobalPort Batang Pier broke out of a two-game skid while also adding to the struggles of the slumping Meralco Bolts as they cruised to a 97-89 victory in the Oppo PBA Philippine Cup on Friday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Romeo posted 27 points, alongside five rebounds and five assists, to lead GlobalPort which improved to 4-3 in the standings.

KG Canaleta scored 13 points while Billy Mamaril had a big game with 12 points, eight rebounds, two assists and three blocks. Mike Cortez added 12 markers while JR Quinahan chipped in with 11 points.

Stanley Pringle scored nine points but grabbed nine rebounds in the win.

Meralco, which was led by Reynel Hugnatan’s 23 points, dropped a fourth straight defeat as they fell to 2-5. (Interaksyon.com)

Lines of the Game: 
Terrence Romeo (GLO) - 27pts, 5rebs, 5asts, 1stl, 3 triples.
Chris Newsome (MER) - 16pts, 10rebs, 3asts, 3stls.

HIGHLIGHTS:



SAN MIGUEL BEERMEN over BLACKWATER ELITE, 118-93
Box Scores. 

San Miguel rang in the new year with a bang and clamped down on Blackwater, 118-93, Friday in the 2017 PBA Philippine Cup at Mall of Asia Arena.

June Mar Fajardo made mincemeat of the opposition, scattering 25 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and two blocks to keep the Beermen on top with a 6-1 record, formalizing their entry to the playoffs.

Gabby Espinas also had 22 markers and six boards off the bench, while Marcio Lassiter had 14 points on a 4-of-6 shooting from threes.

Alex Cabagnot also played despite his broken nose, finishing with 14 markers, nine rebounds, and three dimes in the victory.

Art dela Cruz topped Blackwater with 16 points and nine rebounds, while Aguilar had 15 markers, 10 coming in the fourth.
Mac Belo was held to just four points in the tiff, as the Elite shot 7-of-17 from the free throw line.
Blackwater sunk to sixth place with an even 4-4 slate. (Inquirer.net)

Lines of the Game: 
June Mar Fajardo (SMB) - 25pts, 8rebs, 5asts, 2blks, 1stl.
Nard Pinto (BLA) - 12pts, 10rebs, 7asts, 1stl, 1 triple.

HIGHLIGHTS:



NLEX ROAD WARRIORS over TNT KA TROPA, 110-98
Box Scores. 

The NLEX Road Warriors pulled away with a late fourth quarter run as they hurdled the TNT KaTropa, 110-98, in an out-of-town Oppo PBA Philippine Cup clash on Saturday at the AUF Sports and Cultural Center in Angeles, Pampanga.

NLEX and TNT were in a heated contest before the Road Warriors closed the game out on a 17-4 run to seal the win.

Carlo Lastimosa led the way with 22 points, including seven during NLEX’s finishing kick. Sean Anthony had a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds while three other players reached double figures for the Road Warriors, who snapped a five-game losing streak.

NLEX notched just their second victory in seven games this season. (Interaksyon.com)

Lines of the Game: 
Sean Anthony (NLX) - 13pts, 13rebs, 3asts.
Jayson Castro (TNT) - 17pts, 7asts, 5rebs, 2stls, 1 triple.

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