Meralco seizes 2-1 series lead vs. Ginebra despite endgame lapses

Endgame collapse nearly cost Meralco the game, but the Bolts hung tough to hack out an 87-80 Game 3 win against Barangay Ginebra in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals on Wednesday at the Dasmariñas Arena.Enjoying a 17-point lead after a Raymond Almazan layup halfway through the fourth period, the Bolts suddenly turned lax as the Gin Kings staged a comeback surge led by LA Tenorio, Nards Pinto, and Von Pessumal.

"But the first three quarters, at least, it's a little bit sound. I think we can still improve on a lot of things."Allein Maliksi picked up where he left off, pouring in a team-high of 16 points to follow up on his 25-point outing the last time while Chris Newsome and Bong Quinto starred with 14 and 10 markers apiece as they improved to 2-1 in the best-of-seven semis affair.

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