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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:958px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1746798916209PBA Images7 (1).jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Meralco&#x27;s Bong Quinto in action. <em>PBA Images</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA, Philippines – Bong Quinto drained a game-winner for Meralco, completing a come-from-behind 105-104 triumph over NorthPort in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup on Friday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig.</p><p>The Bolts erased what was once a 15-point deficit, coming alive in the fourth quarter as the Batang Pier struggled from the 15-foot line in the last 23 seconds.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2025/5/9/pba-tnt-routs-terrafirma-by-36-pts-gets-back-to-back-wins-2045"><strong>READ: PBA: TNT routs Terrafirma by 36 pts, gets back-to-back wins<br/></strong></a></div><p>Both Sidney Onwubere and Jio Jalalon had their chances to expand NorthPort&#x27;s lead on the foul line late in the ballgame, but they went 0-of-4 as Chris Banchero, Chris Newsome, and a beautiful Quinto conversion under the hoop off a drive all produced for a 6-0 run in that time frame to steal the win from the Batang Pier.</p><p>With this, the Bolts have finally seen a glimpse of hope, arresting their three-game skid while dealing NorthPort&#x27;s fourth straight loss.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2025/5/7/pba-patient-rain-or-shine-pulls-away-late-to-escape-blackwater-1953"><strong>READ: PBA: &#x27;Patient&#x27; Rain or Shine pulls away late to escape Blackwater</strong></a></div><p>Newsome and Banchero breached the 20-point territory for Meralco with 24 and 23, respectively, while Quinto concluded the match with a 17-point outing including nine rebounds.</p><p>For his part, Cliff Hodge had a massive double-double of 18 points and 14 rebounds to go with five assists, with Aaron Black chipping in 14 markers.</p><p>Joshua Munzon exploded for 36 points, but that effort was down the drain as NorthPort continued to struggle and close out the match in their favor.</p><p>William Navarro was at far second in NorthPort scoring with 14, while Jalalon had 11 markers.</p><p>Meralco seeks back-to-back wins against TNT on Sunday, May 11. NorthPort aims to vent its ire on Converge next week, May 16.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>The Scores:</strong></div><p><strong>MERALCO 105 </strong>– Newsome 24, Banchero 23, Hodge 18, Quinto 17, Black 14, Cansino 3, Bates 2, Jose 2, Almazan 0, Pasaol 0, Caram 0, Torres 0</p><p><strong>NORTHPORT 104</strong> – Munzon 36, Navarro 14, Jalalon 11, Kwekuteye 10, Flores 10, Nelle 7, Onwubere 7, Cuntapay 6, Bulanadi 3, Nava 0, Taha 0</p><p><strong>QUARTERS: </strong>21-30, 42-54, 74-81, 105-104</p>

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PBA: Bong Quinto sinks game-winner as Meralco escapes NorthPort in thriller

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published May 09, 2025 10:19 PM PHT

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