
NLEX Road Warriors’ Robert Bolick in motion all through a PBA Philippine CUp recreation in opposition to Converge FiberXers. –PBA IMAGES
Robert Bolick delivered a couple of the most important pictures down the stretch as NLEX foiled Converge’s comeback bid for an 88-83 victory within the PBA Philippine Cup on Friday at Philsports Arena in Pasig City.
Bolick’s three-pointer and fadeaway shot ahead of the general two-minute mark saved the FiberXers at bay and propelled the Road Warriors to a 6-1 report and a proportion of the lead with the Magnolia Hotshots.
He completed with 19 issues, seven rebounds and 10 assists for NLEX, which preserved the win in spite of seeing its lead of 18 past due within the 3rd lowered to a few within the payoff duration.
NLEX’s Robert Bolick and trainer Kkng Uichico after the shut win vs. Converge. | @MeloFuertesINQ pic.twitter.com/aZkOIoKXpS
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Rookie Xyrus Torres had 18, Javee Mocon and Tony Semerad posted 10 issues apiece whilst JB Bahio added 9 issues and 9 rebounds.
NLEX gained the interior part of a stretch of 2 video games in 3 days, with protecting champion Meralco subsequent this Sunday on the identical venue.
Justine Baltazar tallied 21 issues and 10 rebounds, Alec Stockton produced 17 issues, six rebounds and 3 assists whilst Schonny Winston scored 16 however the FiberXers fell to 7th at 5-4.
Bolick’s 3 and hard fadeaway put NLEX forward 86-78 and 88-80, despite the fact that a Baltazar triple narrowed the space to 5.
Converge did have a possibility to drag inside of 3 at 88-85 however Winston used to be known as for an offensive foul in spite of scoring a dunk off NLEX guard Matt Nieto.
The FiberXers’ subsequent fit is Wednesday in opposition to the lowly Terrafirma Dyip.