Bolts 118, Titan 105

No more excuses. No more lethargic start. Only a little bit of a defensive breakdown, but it was enough for the Meralco Bolts to move on from an embarassing loss in their previous game.

The Bolts were mostly back to their old methodical ways in yanking Titan Ultra Giant Risers crashing back to earth with a wire-to-wire 118-105 win as the former got back on track in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum last 29 March.

Meralco Aims To Tap Jason Brickman's True Potential

After several years of trying to get is feet in the PBA, Jason Brickman is making sure that he meets the expectaion of Meralco. At 34-years old, Brickman is still considered a rookie but carries vast experience playing for different leagues in different countries.

His first two outings for the Meralco Bolts had mixed results, but last 21 March saw the floor general put up numbers that epitomized why he’s been on the radar for many years before finally getting drafted this season.

The Jury Is Still Out On Vince Magbuhos

The Meralco Bolts are hoping that Vince Magbuhos will be another diamond in the rough when picked him in the second round of the PBA Draft. The team the former UAAP standout from Adamson to a two-year contract in the beginning of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.

The 6-foot-5 Fil-Italian was picked no. 19th overall by Meralco in the Season 50 draft, a late selection which the team wishes would turn out to be another case of Bong Quinto or Aaron Black.

Bolts 93, Phoenix 86

Jason Brickman delivered a PBA breakout game and the Meralco Bolts just pounced on Phoenix Fuel Super LPG’s depleted lineup to pull off a 93-86 win in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo last 21 March.

From a mere three-point game in his PBA debut, Brickman raised the level of his game notches higher, helping the Bolts pull away from a 77-all count enroute to a follow-up to a 109-88 rout of the Converge FiberXers three days before.

Is The Bolts Facing A Point Guard Dilemma?

Some people call it a logjam. Others call it a loaded backcourt. A few will call it a quarterback competition. However they call it, one thing is clear. The Meralco Bolts have three starter-caliber point guards on its roster.

Veteran Chris Banchero has been a starter that stirred the team to several success in the last five years, Aaron Black is one of the consistent contributor since the team drafted him in 2019, and Jason Brickman, also known as the "Asian (John) Stockton" brings high-level passing, decision-making, and experience to the Bolts.