PBA 2018:
Durham lifts Meralco past Columbian Dyip, 109-106
August 17, 2018 – Ynares Arena
PBA News 2018: Allen Durham lifted the Meralco Bolts over Columbian Dyip, 109-106, to begin it’s campaign in the 2018 PBA Governors’ Cup eliminations this Friday at Ynares Arena in Pasig. Durham registered monstrous numbers to lead the Bolts with 26 points, 20 rebounds and 9 assists, while guard Baser Amer added 23 buckets, 8 boards, and 6 assists.
Notes:
➤ Mike Tolomia also added 14 points for Meralco, while Cliff Hodge made 11 points, 4 rebounds and 2 blocks.
➤ Import Akeem Wright paced the defeated Dyip with a double-double of 30 markers, 14 caroms and 4 assists, while Jerramy King contributed 24 points, 8 rebounds and 5 dimes.
➤ Wright appeared to be injured in the closing seconds of the court skirmish as he was replaced abruptly with two ticks left in the game.
Game Scores:
Quarters: 26-25, 53-43, 85-76, 109-106.
meralco: 109
Durham 26, Amer 23, Tolomia 14, Hodge 11, Caram 10, de Ocampo 10, Canaleta 9, Salva 4, Newsome 2, Hugnatan 0, Laneta 0, Bono 0.
columbian: 106
Wright 30, King 24, Khobuntin 10, Corpuz 10, Escoto 8, Camson 8, McCarthy 5, Celda 5, Tubid 2, Cahilig 2, Cabrera 2, Lastimosa 0.
Posted on August 18, 2018 - Ynares Arena Pasig
Written by Rock Punzalan for Philippine Basketball News Team
