Camson shines as Terrafirma holds off Meralco
Published Jun 18, 2023 12:27 pm
Last time it was Juami Tiongson, now it was Eric Camson.
The burly forward waxed hot and fired 30 points as Terrafirma got its first win streak of the PBA on Tour after holding off Meralco, 107-102, at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City on Sunday, June 18.
Camson anchored a huge third quarter uprising for the Dyip, dropping 16 of his total before also making the crucial plays in the endgame to help Terrafirma pick up its second-straight win and improve to a 3-3 record in the standings. Terrafirma wrest control of the contest during that stretch and built a double-digit advantage, 84-73, heading into the final frame. Meralco, however, came back roaring in the payoff period with Cliff Hodge pumping some life to the Bolts with 14 fourth quarter points, including the layup that pulled his team within one possession, 100-103. Camson, though, had other plans in mind, making sure that his stellar game which also came with nine rebounds, would not be put to waste with a huge putback that kept a five-point cushion for the Dyip with 1:03 left. Anjo Caram answered back with a floater but a JP Calvo layup and a tough defensive stand in the last two Meralco offensive possessions sealed the deal for Terrafirma. Juami Tiongson, who was the one who exploded for 37 in their last game, still put up his usual numbers of 21 points, six assists and four steals while Calvo and Isaac Go added 12 and 11, respectively. The splendid offensive effort for the Dyip actually allowed them to weather a 33-point explosion from Maliksi and the all around game of Hodge who wound up with 24 points, 15 rebounds, two steals and two blocks.
*Eric Camson explodes for 30 points against Meralco. (PBA Images)
*Camson anchored a huge third quarter uprising for the Dyip, dropping 16 of his total before also making the crucial plays in the endgame to help Terrafirma pick up its second-straight win and improve to a 3-3 record in the standings. Terrafirma wrest control of the contest during that stretch and built a double-digit advantage, 84-73, heading into the final frame. Meralco, however, came back roaring in the payoff period with Cliff Hodge pumping some life to the Bolts with 14 fourth quarter points, including the layup that pulled his team within one possession, 100-103. Camson, though, had other plans in mind, making sure that his stellar game which also came with nine rebounds, would not be put to waste with a huge putback that kept a five-point cushion for the Dyip with 1:03 left. Anjo Caram answered back with a floater but a JP Calvo layup and a tough defensive stand in the last two Meralco offensive possessions sealed the deal for Terrafirma. Juami Tiongson, who was the one who exploded for 37 in their last game, still put up his usual numbers of 21 points, six assists and four steals while Calvo and Isaac Go added 12 and 11, respectively. The splendid offensive effort for the Dyip actually allowed them to weather a 33-point explosion from Maliksi and the all around game of Hodge who wound up with 24 points, 15 rebounds, two steals and two blocks.