PBA: NLEX dominates Phoenix to end 4-game dry spell
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PBA: NLEX dominates Phoenix to end 4-game dry spell
Kennedy Caacbay,
ABS-CBN News
Published Sep 20, 2024 07:52 PM PHT

NLEX Road Warriors' DeQuan Jones in action. PBA Images

MANILA – NLEX finally ended its four-game dry spell in the 2024 PBA Governors' Cup.
MANILA – NLEX finally ended its four-game dry spell in the 2024 PBA Governors' Cup.
The Road Warriors dominated also-ran Phoenix, 104-79, on Friday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium, also keeping their quarterfinal bid alive.
The Road Warriors dominated also-ran Phoenix, 104-79, on Friday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium, also keeping their quarterfinal bid alive.
They seized their fourth win in nine matches, edging fellow playoff-seeking Blackwater (3-5) in Group B standings.
They seized their fourth win in nine matches, edging fellow playoff-seeking Blackwater (3-5) in Group B standings.
"Alam naman nila kung gaano kaimportante 'yung laro ngayon para sa amin. Pero 'di pa naman kami automatic na papasok. Siyempre, depende rin sa Blackwater pero they realize the importance of this game," mentor Jong Uichico said during the postgame interview.
"Alam naman nila kung gaano kaimportante 'yung laro ngayon para sa amin. Pero 'di pa naman kami automatic na papasok. Siyempre, depende rin sa Blackwater pero they realize the importance of this game," mentor Jong Uichico said during the postgame interview.
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Uichico's soldiers took control of the game after outscoring the Fuelmasters in the starting frame, 30-17.
Uichico's soldiers took control of the game after outscoring the Fuelmasters in the starting frame, 30-17.
DeQuan Jones led the firepower of NLEX side, tallying 27 points and seven rebounds, while Robert Bolick had 19 points, nine assists and five rebounds.
DeQuan Jones led the firepower of NLEX side, tallying 27 points and seven rebounds, while Robert Bolick had 19 points, nine assists and five rebounds.
Sean Manganti and Tyler Tio had 13 and 12 to pace the defeated side.
Sean Manganti and Tyler Tio had 13 and 12 to pace the defeated side.
Jones and company will face Barangay Ginebra next on Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum with the playoff berth in their minds.
Jones and company will face Barangay Ginebra next on Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum with the playoff berth in their minds.
The Scores:
NLEX 104 – Jones 27, Bolick 19, Amer 14, Valdez 10, Policarpio 8, Nermal 8, Torres 5, Fajardo 4, Herndon 3, Mocon 2, Nieto 2, Semerad 2, Anthony 0, Miranda 0, Marcelo 0, Rodger 0
NLEX 104 – Jones 27, Bolick 19, Amer 14, Valdez 10, Policarpio 8, Nermal 8, Torres 5, Fajardo 4, Herndon 3, Mocon 2, Nieto 2, Semerad 2, Anthony 0, Miranda 0, Marcelo 0, Rodger 0
PHOENIX 79 – Manganti 13, Tio 12, Perkins 11, Sotud 10, Rivero 7, Alejandro 7, Jazul 7, Francis 4, Muyang 3, Ballungay 3, Salado 2, Verano 0, Tuffin 0, Garcia 0, Daves 0, Ular 0
PHOENIX 79 – Manganti 13, Tio 12, Perkins 11, Sotud 10, Rivero 7, Alejandro 7, Jazul 7, Francis 4, Muyang 3, Ballungay 3, Salado 2, Verano 0, Tuffin 0, Garcia 0, Daves 0, Ular 0
QUARTERS: 30-17, 54-37, 83-55, 104-79
QUARTERS: 30-17, 54-37, 83-55, 104-79
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