MANILA, Philippines -- Gary David erupted for a season-high 34 points and Danny Ildefonso put in big help in his Meralco debut as the Bolts topped the Air21 Express, 92-88, in another overtime thriller later in the Petron Blaze-sponsored Saturday Special at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
Snapping a four-game losing skein, the Bolts drew level with the Aces at 4-7 while pushing the Express deeper down the cellar at 2-9.
Second Game
Meralco 98 – David 34, Ildefonso 14, Wilson 13, Hugnatan 9, Dillinger 8, Salvacion 5, Guevarra 5, Hodge 4, Timberlake 0, Al-Hussaini 0, Artadi 0.
Air 21 88 – Canaleta 32, Taulava 15, Yeo 10, Manuel 8, Vardona 7, Sharma 6, Camson 4, Matias 2, Arboleda 2, Ritualo 2, Jaime 0, Menor 0, Custodio 0.
Quarters: 21-15; 38-31; 56-56; 79-79(reg.); 92-88 (OT)