MANILA, Philippines — Meralco turned to its game-long defensive effort to slow down Barangay Ginebra, 87-80 and grab a 2-1 lead in their PBA Philippine Cup best-of-seven semifinal series on Wednesday at the Dasmarinas Arena in Cavite.

The Bolts led by as many as 17 points, and had to stop a last-gasp 9-0 run by the Gin Kings inside the final two minutes, en route to grabbing the driver's seat in the semis.

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