Jared Dillinger supplied the steady offense and leadership that enabled Meralco to thrive in the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup playoffs.
Nicknamed the "Daredevil", the 6-4 Dillinger banged in 15 points, lacing his effort with 5 triples, along with 5 assists, 3 rebounds and a steal to help Meralco recover from a 12-point hole en route to a 104-96 win against Blackwater in their do-or-die quarterfinal match last week.
The 33-year-old Dillinger sustained his brilliant effort by producing the same output of 15 points, none bigger than his two three-pointers in the last quarter, along with the go-ahead layup with 63 seconds left to help the Bolts complete their come-from-behind win over the Star Hotshots via a 72-66 decision last Sunday in Binan, Laguna.
The exploits of Dillinger, the second overall pick in the 2008 PBA Rookie Draft, gave the Bolts a 1-0 lead in their best-of-five semi-final series against the Hotshots.
His efforts also earned him the PBA Press Corps Player of the Week for the period of Sept. 25-Oct. 1 as he beat the likes of Meralco teammates Baser Amer and Chris Newsome, TNT combo guard Jayson Castro and Ginebra forward Joe Devance.
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Dillinger and the Bolts try to sustain their current playoff run when they face off once more with the Hotshots on Tuesdayas they gun for a commanding 2-0 series lead when action swings to Sta. Rosa, Laguna.
