THROUGH the years, Cliff Hodge developed a reputation of someone who always poured everything on the floor for Meralco, literally and figuratively, as the team’s immovable anchor and tireless motor.
Hodge dropped 13 points, 18 rebounds and two assists including the crucial offensive foul he drew on reigning Most Valuable Player Scottie Thompson in the end game, allowing the Bolts to hang on for a dramatic 106-104 victory and barge in the best-of-seven semifinals series. Until the breakthrough win, Meralco is 0-5 against Ginebra in the playoffs, including 0-4 in the finals.