PBA Philippine Cup: Lutz fuels Petron past Meralco | Inquirer Sports

PBA Philippine Cup: Lutz fuels Petron past Meralco

By: - Reporter / @MarkGiongcoINQ
/ 11:29 PM December 21, 2011

MANILA, Philippines—Blue-chip rookie Chris Lutz notched a game-high 21 points as Petron Blaze booked the last semifinals slot as it overwhelmed Meralco, 80-64, Wednesday night in the 37th PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo City.

Lutz helped the Boosters, who will face No.2 Talk ‘N Text in a best-of-seven semis, pull away in the opening minutes of the payoff period.

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The former Smart Gilas Pilipinas standout sank a triple, 61-52, that kickstarted Petron’s offense.

Arwind Santos added 18 points and seven rebounds while Joseph Yeo chipped in with 13 markers.

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The Bolts drew 20 points and seven rebounds from Gabby Espinas but Mac Cardona and Solomon Mercado were limited to a combined 19 points on a woeful seven-of-26 shooting from the field.

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