Meralco def. NorthPort, 85-63 (PBA) July 16

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Meralco Bolts uses strong third quarter to beat NorthPort Batang Pier, 85-63 in the opening day of the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig.

Mac Belo led the Bolts on his impressive game debut for Meralco with a career-high 27 points (11/18 fg), 9 rebounds and 3 assists while Allein Maliksi added 14 points with 6 boards. Jamie Malonzo, the second overall pick in the 2021 PBA Draft, scored 9 points on 3-of-12 shooting with 9 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal in 27 minutes of play for the Batang Pier.

Mac Belo starred for the Bolts in his debut game, putting up a career-high 27 points on 11/18 shooting, and added nine rebounds.
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The Scores:

MERALCO 85 - Belo 27, Maliksi 14, Quinto 8, Hodge 6, Pasaol 5, Newsome 4, Black 4, Jose 4, Pinto 3, Jackson 3, Hugnatan 3, Caram 2, Jamito 2, Almazan 0, Canete 0.

NORTHPORT 63 - Onwubere 13, Bolick 11, Ferrer 9, Malonzo 9, Anthony 6, Rike 3, Lanete 3, Taha 2, Balanza 2, Elorde 2, Grey 2, Faundo 1, Subido 0, Dolinguez 0, Slaughter DNP.

Quarters: 18-9, 36-29, 60-41, 85-63 . [REPLAY VIDEO] | [FULL GAME STATS]