From the onset, the Bolts set a relentless tone, with Bong Kinto launching a series of impressive shots, including a four-point play and a three-pointer, which propelled them to a staggering 30-16 lead by the end of the first quarter. Tera Firma managed to respond with a layup from Mark Nonoy, but the height advantage of the Bolts proved difficult for the Dyip to overcome.