Meralco Bolts’ Bong Quinto throughout a PBA Philippine Cup sport in opposition to Terrafirma Dyip. –PBA IMAGES

Defending champion Meralco despatched Terrafirma crashing again to earth after zooming to a 118-80 victory and the early lead within the PBA Philippine Cup Sunday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Bong Quinto set the tone by hitting a four-pointer and a 3 initially whereas rookie CJ Cansino topscored with 19 factors because the Bolts improved to 2-0 within the event which they hope to repeat.

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Quinto completed with 13 factors on prime of three rebounds and 5 assists, whereas 4 extra gamers scored in double figures in securing the largest successful margin in staff historical past.

Meralco’s blowout served as a superb warmup to Wednesday’s marquee conflict with San Miguel Beer in a rematch of final yr’s PBA Philippine Cup Finals at Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

Each groups can even sport retro jerseys for that sport to mark the league’s fiftieth anniversary.

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Terrafirma absorbed a brutal beating regardless of opening the convention on a successful be aware in opposition to Phoenix two nights earlier.

Sophomore bruiser Louie Sangalang had 23 factors and 7 rebounds for the Dyip within the defeat.

Quinto’s sizzling begin propelled Meralco to a 7-0 lead after tipoff which ultimately catapulted to an enormous hole within the second at 42-22.

The Dyip did lower the margin to seven late within the second, however the Bolts would go up 56-43 on the half on Quinto’s jumper from the correct baseline.