NLEX guard Robert Bolick drives down the lane during a game against Phoenix in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.-PBA IMAGES
MANILA, Philippines–NLEX trampled Phoenix, 108-94, to halt its slide and stay in the race for a quarterfinal berth in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Sunday night.
Robert Bolick Jr. scored 26 points, as Mike Watkins tossed in 22 more to go with 18 rebounds to arrest a five-game skid at Ynares Center in Antipolo City and rise to 4-6 overall, which is good for a joint 9th place with Magnolia.
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Rookie Jonnel Policarpio turned in 17 points while Robbie Herndon and Tony Semerad added at least 11 each in the much-needed for one of the hottest teams at the start of the showcase.
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The Road Warriors won four of their first five games before going on a losing streak.
Phoenix got the goods from import Donovan Smith, who put up 36 points and 14 rebounds.
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Ricci Rivero added 13 more in the scoring effort, but was the lone local to finish in double digits, ultimately dooming the petrol club to a 3-7 mark in the standings.
The Scores:
NLEX 108 – Bolick 26, Watkins 22, Policarpio 17, Herndon 15, Semerad 11, Torres 9, Ramirez 5, Nieto 3, Mocon 0
PHOENIX 94 – Smith 36, Rivero 13, Muyang 8, Perkins 8, Tio 7, Tuffin 6, Jazul 5, Alejandro 3, Ballungay 2, Manganti 1, Salado 0, Ular 0, Verano 0, Camacho 0
Quaterscores: 25-17, 45-48, 86-73, 108-94.
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