Published by: Jasmine Priya G. Nadarajan
Date Published: September 10, 2024
Time Published: 6:48 AM
Meralco Bolts welcomed back their star point guard, Chris Newsome, securing a 109-99 victory over the Northport Batang Pier in Group A of the PBA Governors' Cup on Sunday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
The victory pushed Meralco to a 3-1 record in the Governors' Cup, and they will look to build on this momentum as they face Converge on Wednesday at Araneta Coliseum. With Newsome back in the lineup, the Bolts will be looking to make a strong push for a championship run in the Governors' Cup.
Newsome, who had been sidelined for weeks with a sprained left ankle and knee, made his return to the court, contributing six assists and five rebounds in the winning effort. While he played cautiously, limiting his shooting, his presence on the court was a major boost for the Bolts.
During an interview, Newsome stated, "I'm more impressed with our games last time when they were able to get the wins without me."
"My knee's okay and stable, nothing structurally wrong, but the ankle has been bothering me for a bit," said Newsome. "I sprained that one again, and I tried to play through it, but now it's 90-95 percent."
"Earlier, Cliff went out early with just seven playing minutes, no Raymond, no Allein, and it showed a lot about the character of this team," he added.
Despite Newsome's return, the Bolts were still missing several key players due to injuries, including Raymond Almazan, Allein Maliksi, Aaron Black, and Nobert Torres. However, the team's resilience shone through, showcasing their depth and determination.
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Fuertes, R.,Jr. (2024, September 2.) PBA: Chris Newsome's return to Meralco from injury ends in win. INQUIRER.net.https://sports.inquirer.net/.../pba-chris-newsomes-return
Fuertes, R.,Jr. (2024, September 2.) PBA: Allen Durham leads Meralco pull away to beat Northport. INQUIRER.net.https://sports.inquirer.net/.../pba-chris-newsomes-return
Fuertes, R.,Jr. (2024, September 2.) PBA: Allen Durham says more work to be done for him and Meralco. INQUIRER.net.https://sports.inquirer.net/.../pba-chris-newsomes-return
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