MANILA, Philippines — First obstacle in a killer slate of three games over six days this week – guest team Eastern – ticked off.
Barely 48 hours after grinding out an 88-83 victory over the Hong Kong club, Meralco aims to put a similar check mark on the second hurdle – TNT, a powerhouse that’s still fresh coming off the PBA Commissioner’s Cup’s year-end break.
Good thing for the Bolts (4-2), everyone except Allein Maliksi is now on hand for the 7:30 p.m. test against the Tropang Giga (2-2) at the PhilSports Arena.
“Every game this week, mabibigat,” said coach Luigi Trillo, whose charges will face NLEX on Friday after the gig versus the resurgent Tropang Giga.
The Bolts snapped a two-game skid in play resumption with a near full complement.
In their previous losses to Blackwater and Converge during the holidays, Trillo lamented that both Mitchell (broken nose) and his reliever DJ Kennedy were sidelined by injuries along with six hurting locals.
“But this break was a little bit good because we were able to have some days off,” said the Meralco mentor.
Meanwhile, Phoenix (1-5) and Terarfirma (0-7) try to inject life to their respective campaigns in a clash of bottom-running teams at 5 p.m.