NLEX held TNT star Mikey Williams to solely two factors because the Road Warriors eked out a decent 110-108 victory to stay unscathed within the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup on Wednesday on the PhilSports Arena.
NLEX, which beforehand defeated NorthPort and Blackwater, hiked its standing to 3-0 whereas TNT dropped to 2-1 with the loss following two consecutive wins to open the convention.
The Road Warriors trailed by as many as 15 early on however a fourth quarter rampage put the sport in favor of the wards of head coach Frankie Lim. Staring at a 91-78 deficit on the finish of the third, NLEX stepped on the gasoline pedal with a 16-5 outburst to tug to inside two, 94-96.
After TNT import Jalen Hudson knocked down each of his free throws, NLEX then unleashed one other 10-0 run to reclaim the lead, 104-98, with 3:27 left to play within the fourth with Jonathon Simmons and Sean Anthony main the best way.
Kevin Alas was unstoppable down the stretch, nailing the final two baskets that saved the day for NLEX.
Simmons detonated for 45 factors within the win alongside 12 rebounds, three assists, and three steals as NLEX joined Converge and San Miguel atop the ladder.
Anthony completed with 15 and 6 rebounds whereas Alas chipped in 13 markers, each off the bench.
Hudson carried the load for the Tropang Giga together with his 39 markers whereas RR Pogoy added 21.
TNT’s Williams, although, solely managed two factors in virtually 35 minutes of motion. He shot 1-of-10 from the sphere and missed all 5 of his makes an attempt from three.
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
