The Meralco Bolts failed to tarnish the undefeated streak of the New Taipei Kings in the East Asia Super League.
A strong second half allowed the Kings to fend off the Bolts, 89-77, on Wednesday, January 3, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.
Jeremy Lin finished with 23 points and 10 rebounds while Chin-Min Yang added 13 points for the third win of the Taiwanese team.
In the first half, Meralco managed to keep up with the visitors and even ended the second quarter with a five-point advantage, 47-42.
Kai-Yan Lee and Lin buried back-to-back three-point baskets to spark an 11-point run that allowed the Kings to snatch the lead, 53-47, in the third period.
Zach Lofton scored 20 points and Allein Maliksi tallied 12 points to pace the Bolts trailed behind by 15 points at most.
