Meralco aims for first-ever finals berth in Game 4 vs. TNT

MANILA, Philippines -- Counted out before the start of this series, Meralco now has the golden chance to eliminate sister team TNT and make it to the finals for the first time in franchise history as Game 4 of the PBA Governors' Cup semifinals unfolds Monday at the Big Dome.

After winning Game 3, 119-113, to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-5 affair, the Bolts are now one victory shy of a team milestone and all they have to do is beat the Tropa again.

Meralco took TNT's best shots last Saturday and still came out as the victors and no doubt, the Bolts are beaming with confidence as they hope to finally send the Tropa packing.

Allen Durham finally got the local support he needs to topple the top-seeded TNT as Chris Newsome, Jimmy Alapag, and even Reynel Hugnatan have stepped up to carry the squad in their two wins this series.

However, TNT still remains dangerous and it should be interesting how the Tropa responds to adversity for the first time this conference.

Led by Jayson Castro, TNT has been on an absolute tear in this tournament, losing only once prior to Meralco's twin victories in the semis.

Tipoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. from the Big Dome.

This article originally appeared on the ABS-CBN Sports website.