Meralco Bolts defeat Blackwater Bossing 120-115 in PBA thriller

The Meralco Bolts secured their second consecutive victory in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup, defeating the Blackwater Bossing 120-115 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The win improves Meralco’s record to 4-5, moving them into solo fourth place in Group B, while Blackwater falls to 3-6.

Despite holding a lead as high as 20 points during the third quarter, Meralco faced a late-game surge from Blackwater. The Bossing took the lead twice in the final minutes, but crucial plays from Chris Newsome and Jordon Varnado stabilized the Bolts. Newsome contributed 24 points, including a decisive three-point play, while Varnado led the team with 29 to 31 points, alongside seven rebounds and seven assists.

In the closing moments, a layup by Cliff Hodge following a Varnado pass helped extend the lead, and Varnado sealed the victory at the free-throw line with 7.9 seconds remaining.