Meralco hero: Chris Newsome earns Finals MVP plum in Bolts’ breakthrough title run
Chris Newsome claims the Finals MVP honors after catapulting Meralco to its first-ever PBA championship
MANILA, Philippines – Count on Chris Newsome to save the day for Meralco.
Newsome claimed the Finals MVP honors after catapulting the Bolts to their first-ever PBA championship following a six-game conquest of San Miguel in the Philippine Cup finals at the Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, June 16.
Shrugging off his shooting struggles, Newsome nailed the game-winning jumper and finished with 15 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals as Meralco escaped with a gripping 80-78 victory in Game 6 to dethrone the mighty Beermen.
Newsome wrapped up the best-of-seven series with averages of 22.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.5 assists.
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CHRIS NEWSOME WITH THE POTENTIAL DAGGER!
Meralco up, 80-78, with 1.3 to go ⚡️#PBAFinals pic.twitter.com/NrULTyUCNG
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