PBA: NLEX overcomes 19-point deficit to stun San Miguel in OT thriller

NLEX wanted to erase a double-digit deficit earlier than forcing an extra time en path to a 117-113 stunner in opposition to San Miguel within the 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Wednesday on the Ynares Center in Antipolo City.

Import Thomas Robinson was phenomenal, battling fatigue to churn out an enormous double-double of 42 factors and 20 rebounds alongside 5 assists and one block because the Road Warriors crawled again from 19 factors down to finish the victory and enhance to 1-1.

NLEX stared at a 76-57 drawback at one level within the third quarter earlier than they went on a rampage within the fourth, outscoring the Beermen 31 to 23 with Kris Rosales burying three clutch triples late in regulation to drive an extra time. 

Kevin Alas then completed the job for NLEX, sinking a layup earlier than a pair of free throws from him made it a 111-108 cushion for the Road Warriors within the ultimate 2:47 of the additional interval.

San Miguel tied issues up twice within the ultimate moments however Alas stripped the ball off the fingers of June Mar Fajardo earlier than drawing a foul from Chris Ross and sinking his first freebie, 116-113, with 9.7 seconds left. He then missed his second free throw, however secured the board that led to a different cut up and ultimately the hard-fought win. 

Alas completed with 18 factors off the bench, 5 rebounds, and two assists whereas Rosales tallied 19 markers constructed on six triples laced with 4 dimes. 

Terrence Romeo paced San Miguel with 28 factors and 6 assists whereas Perez collected 25 markers, 5 rebounds, and two dimes. Fajardo had a double-double of twenty-two factors and 16 rebounds alongside 4 dimes and 4 blocks, however these went for naught as San Miguel kicked off its marketing campaign with a 0-1 card.

Scores:

NLEX 117 – Robinson 42, Rosales 19, Alas 18, Rodger 9, Anthony 8, Herndon 8, Nieto 4, Trollano 4, Semerad 4, Marcelo 1, Fajardo 0, Miranda 0.

San Miguel 113 – Romeo 28, Perez 25, Aska 21, Fajardo 22, Ross 6, Enciso 5, Teng 2, Tautuaa 2, Brondial 2, Tautuaa 2, Bulanadi 0.

Quarters: 24-27, 47-62, 74-82, 105-105, 117-113

—Bea Micaller/JKC, GMA Integrated News