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GMA Network
4 days ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
NLEX completes comeback vs Magnolia, secures twice-to-beat bonus
PBA Philippine Cup. June 6, 2025. Robert Bolick (8) of the NLEX Road Warriors against Jerom Lastimosa (30) and Ian Sangalang (10) of the Magnolia Hotshots. (Photo: PBA Media) Playoff-bound NLEX secured a twice-to-beat bonus after completing a come-from-behind victory against Magnolia, 107-99, on Friday in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. The Hotshots led 32-13 before the first period ended but the Road Warriors recovered and trailed 46-44 by halftime. NLEX then pulled away in the third period as Robert Bolick waxed hot and made 13 points built on two four-pointers in the said period alone. After 36 minutes of action, NLEX was already leading 80-70 before it claimed its biggest advantage, 99-82, with 4:36 left in the fourth quarter, after a Bolick triple. The Road Warriors took control of the game and had a 107-91 lead before Magnolia closed the game with back-to-back four pointers from Paul Lee and Jerom Lastimosa. Bolick had 25 points, nine rebounds, five rebounds, and one block to lead NLEX, while Xyru s Torres had 22 points built on four triples and one four-pointer. Brandon Ramirez, meanwhile, was a rebound shy of a double-double with 18 points and nine rebounds, while Jonnel Policarpio and Javee Mocon had 12 and 10 points, respectively. Zavier Lucero had 23 points and 12 rebounds, while Ian Sangalang had 21 points as Magnolia absorbed its second straight loss after falling to Barangay Ginebra last Sunday. With the win, NLEX took the solo lead with eight wins and two losses ahead of its final elimination round game against NorthPort on June 11. Scores: NLEX 107 – Bolick 25, Torres 22, Ramirez 18, Policarpio 12, Mocon 10, Alas 9, Bahaio 5, Valdez 4, Nieto 2, Semerad 0, Miranda 0, Herndon 0. Magnolia 99 – Lucero 23, Sangalang 21, Lastimosa 17, Lee 16, Ahanmisi 8, Alfaro 4, Dionisio 4, Barroca 2, Navarro 2, Laput 2, Dela Rosa 0. Quarters: 15-32, 44-46, 80-70, 107-99. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
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GMA Network
23-05-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
NLEX survives Converge for 6th straight win
PBA Philippine Cup. May 23, 2025. Robert Bolick of the NLEX Road Warriors against Michael Garcia of Converge. (Photo: PBA Media) NLEX survived a late rally from Converge, 88-83, to extend its winning streak to six in the PBA Philippine Cup on Friday at the Philsports Arena in Pasig. The Road Warriors had their biggest lead at 76-58 with 1:25 left in the third period after a Robert Bolick jumper before Justine Baltazar closed the frame at 76-60, still in NLEX' favor. Converge, however, surged in the final frame and trimmed the deficit to within three, 81-78, at the 4:08 mark. Javee Mocon then answered with a jumper followed by Robert Bolick's triple with 2:47 left to give NLEX an eight point lead. Another Bolick basket put NLEX at 88 and eventually delivered the win as they kept the FiberXers at bay. Bolick led NLEX with 19 points, 10 assists, seven rebounds, a steal, and a block, while Xyrus Torres had 18 points. Mocon and Anthony Semerad added 10 points apiece as NLEX improved to 6-1. Justine Baltazar and Justin Arana stuffed the stat sheet anew with the former making 21 points, 10 boards, and a block, while the latter had 12 points, 12 rebounds, and three assists. Alec Stockton added 17 points, while Schonny Winston had 16 points as Converge slipped to 5-4. Scores: NLEX 88 – Bolick 19, Torres 18, Semerad 10, Mocon 10, Bahio 9, Ramirez 8, Fajardo 6, Alas 5, Herndon 3, Nieto 0. Converge 83 – Baltazar 21, Stockton 17, Winston 16, Arana 12, Garcia 9, Delos Santos 3, Suerte 3, Corpuz 2, Racal 0, Nermal 0, Caralipio 0, R. Santos 0, 0. Quarters: 31-23, 52-42, 76-60, 88-83. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
