PBA: Meralco ousts NLEX, books semis vs Ginebra

MANILA, Philippines–Neck-and-neck with the enemy for most of the contest, Meralco found gaps in NLEX’s game in the final period to carve out a 100-81 and punch a ticket to the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals. Chris Banchero starred for the Bolts, who disposed of their corporate sibling in two games and arranged a best-of-seven duel