Meralco beats San Mig Coffee, faces Alaska in quarterfinals | Inquirer Sports

Meralco beats San Mig Coffee, faces Alaska in quarterfinals

By: - Reporter / @MarkGiongcoINQ
/ 07:57 PM December 09, 2012

Mac Cardona rebounds over teamate Reynel Hugnatan and Chris Ross while Chris Pcana push behind on Ross PBA IMAGE/Nuki Sabio

MANILA, Philippines—Meralco drew solid plays from Mac Cardona and Reynel Hugnatan to beat San Mig Coffee, 87-77, Sunday in the 38th PBA Philippine Cup at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

Cardona and Hugnatan shot 15 points each as the Bolts ended their elimination round campaign on a winning note.

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Meralco will try to carry its momentum in the best-of-three quarterfinals against Alaska with game 1 starting on Wednesday.

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Cardona missed only three of his 10 shots from the field and grabbed seven rebounds and had three assists.

The Mixers, who have already secured the second spot and a twice-to-beat incentive, tangle with Petron Blaze in quarters.

PJ Simon paced San Mig Coffee with 19 points.

Head coach Tim Cone opted to give James Yap a night off to rest an injury.

JC Intal and Aldrech Ramos played extended minutes in the absence of Yap.

Ramos scored 15 points and had four rebounds.

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