MANILA, Philippines — Meralco opened the brand new year with an 88-83 escape act against foreign squad Eastern as the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup resumed on Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Import Akil Mitchell delivered an all-around effort of 31 points, 14 rebounds, five assists, and seven steals to help the Bolts snap a two-game losing skid.
