Bolts out to strike in ‘away’ outing

MANILA, Philippines —  The Meralco Bolts set out to go 2-0 in the East Asia Super League tonight when they battle B. League heavyweight Ryukyu Golden Kings at the latter’s territory at the Okinawa Arena in Japan.

The 7:40 p.m. Group B match is brimming with some interesting subplots.

For one, this marks Allen Durham’s first faceoff with the Golden Kings after suiting up for the Japanese club for three seasons prior to rejoining Meralco in the PBA Governors’ Cup.

Then there’s the matter of pride and revenge with the Bolts looking to prove their thrilling 97-88 overtime win last season in Meralco’s designated home court in Macau was no fluke.