From worse all the way to the semifinals.
For the second time this season, Meralco coach Norman Black was able to steer the Bolts to the semifinals.
So far in the 2016 Philippine Basketball Association Commissioner's Cup, Meralco is doing serious damage and is hyped up to be in the semis.
Black couldn't help but admire what his team has done so far in the tournament ahead of their semifinals stint.
“We fought hard for this (semifinals) and it was a total team effort. I really can't pinpoint who stands out for us," said Black. "It's really been a nice ride for us so far this conference."
The Bolts are now wait who they will face in the best-of-seven semifinals.
Currently, the Alaska Aces and defending champion Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters are tied 1-1 in their best-of-three quarterfinals series and will play their rubber match tomorrow night to see who goes on to face Meralco in the next phase.
This ride that Meralco is enjoying came after a dismal showing in the Philippine Cup where it ended up dead last and only managed to win twice.
Black credited the team's improved chemistry and physical shape for the success that they're enjoying this conference thus far.
“I think we're in better physical condition in this conference compared to the last one and we have way better chemistry now," he said. "Those are huge factors for us."
Meralco disposed sister team NLEX, 104-97, last Monday in a tough game to advance.
Meanwhile, top seed San Miguel Beer and No. 8 ranked Star are currently going all out in their knockout battle in their own quarterfinals tussle.
The victor will move on to face Rain or Shine in the semis in the other best-of-seven series.
The semifinals start on Sunday.
Game Tomorrow
(Quarterfinals, Knockout – Smart Araneta Coliseum):
7 p.m. – Talk ‘N Text vs. Alaska