Different ending with RHJ? RHJ went down with an Achilles tear in Meralco’s previous game, a 93-91 squeaker over Macau in Ilagan, Isabela, last December. The obstacle was Ryukyu and Meralco had to beat the Okinawa squad by at least six in their showdown. Without RHJ, Bolts coach Nenad Vucinic rejigged his lineup. Meralco had built a strong chemistry with RHJ playing alongside Justin Brownlee, “world” import Ismael Romero and Asian heritage recruit Sina Vahedi.

Source: Philippine Star February 14, 2026 20:56 UTC