Meralco shoots lights out vs. San Miguel, wins first-ever PBA title

Newsome game-winner

In a historic night, Meralco did everything right to dethrone San Miguel, 80-78, in Game 6 of the finals and reign supreme in the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Chris Newsome delivered the game-winner after June Mar Fajardo tied the game at 78 with his late triple.

The Bolts have now completed their longtime chase for an elusive breakthrough title in the professional league after falling short in four finals appearances in the past.

The Beermen, on the other hand, will settle for a runner-up finish this time around following a championship run in the previous All-Filipino Cup edition.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News