CJ Cansino, Meralco out to bounce back in Game 2 of PBA semis vs TNT

Avoid Collapse Repeat! Meralco Bolts Eye Game 2 Win to Level PBA Philippine Cup Semis Series vs TNT.

The Meralco Bolts are targeting a victory to level the semifinal series against TNT Tropang 5G at 1-1 in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup, with the core goal of steering clear of a repeat of their second-half collapse in Game 1.

Scheduled for Wednesday, January 7, with a 7:30 p.m. tip-off at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, the Game 2 showdown follows a dramatic first leg. In Game 1, Meralco built a commanding 52–31 halftime lead on the back of efficient ball movement and sharp shooting, only to lose their grip in the second half as TNT seized control of the third quarter to turn the tide and claim the win.

Chris Banchero paced Meralco with a team-high 16 points, while CJ Cansino chipped in 14 points after a blazing start. Veteran duo Chris Newsome and Raymond Almazan each added 13 points, yet the team acknowledges the urgent need for more consistent performance across the full 40 minutes. Moving forward, the Bolts are set to shore up their defensive schemes and sustain their competitive intensity in a bid to level the series.

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