PBA: Norman Black confident ahead of Meralco’s tough stretch

Meralco Bolts coach Norman Black. PBA PICTURES

ANTIPOLO-Although the defeat of Terrafirma is a cautionary tale for the team, coach Norman Black expressed confidence that Meralco can emerge and defeat some perennial contenders in the PBA.

“We can lose to Terrafirma, but we can also beat the best team in the league,” said Black after the Bolts’ 125-99 victory over Blackwater Bossing on Saturday at the Ynares Center here allowed them to bounce back from last week’s shock loss. in Dyip’s hands.

Meralco improved to 3-1 in the Governor’s Cup last season after a lopsided result against Blackwater to set itself up for a busy February that could determine its chances of making the quarterfinals or gaining a second advantage to beat those given to the top. four teams.

Next up for Meralco is San Miguel Beer on February 9 before taking on TNT on February 17, NLEX on February 23 and Magnolia on February 26. And when March begins, Meralco will be tested again against the defending champions and the new Commissioner’s Cup. champion of Barangay Ginebra.

Of the teams included in the tough spots, San Miguel and NLEX currently have undefeated records, TNT has a 3-1 record while Magnolia can still turn things around despite losing their first two games.

“We have two of the toughest teams coming,” said Black, who is looking to tackle a tough San Miguel team bolstered by import Cameron Clark and top locals Juni Mar Fajardo and CJ Perez.

“We will prepare and prepare for San Miguel. We know what we are up against. We are up against a powerhouse team with very good imports. We will be ready,” he added.

Meralco got 24 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists from import KJ McDaniels, but Allein Maliksi, who poured in 30 points, and Anjo Caram with 18 points did the big thing in defeating Blackwater.

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