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MANILA, Philippines – There’s no stopping the NLEX Road Warriors just yet.
The coach Yeng Guiao-led squad continued its resurgence in the 2017 PBA Governors’ Cup as it rolled to a 4-0 record after nipping the Phoenix Fuel Masters, 95-91, on Sunday, July 30, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Alex Mallari buried the dagger triple, 93-87, with 9.5 seconds left as NLEX completed a 14-point turnaround in the fourth quarter to finish with 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists.
“Nice win for us, we’re starting to look like a team,” said head coach Yeng Guiao. “We’re able to hold our own and pull through in crisis situations.”
“‘Di ko alam kung totoo ‘to o kunwa-kunwarian pa lang (I’m not sure if this is real or it’s just a fluke). Next game against Ginebra, that’ll be a good measure,” he added.
Import Aaron Fuller had 18 markers on top of 24 boards, while Carlo Lastimosa also posted 14 points in the comeback win.
Kevin Alas and JR Quiñahan had 13 and 10 points, respectively, with NLEX still riding its best start to a conference in franchise history. The Road Warriors are now 6-0 dating back to last conference, and have been on that win streak after going 0-13 prior.
Only import Eugene Phelps (31 points, 18 rebounds, 6 assists) and Matthew Wright (17 points on 6-of-14 shooting) made it to double figures for the Fuel Masters, who have now lost back-to-back games for an even 2-2 slate.
Scores:
NLEX (95): Fuller 18, Mallari 14, Lastimosa 14, Alas 13, Quinahan 10, Fonacier 5, Monfort 4, Soyud 4, Tiongson 4, Taulava 4, Rios 3, Baracael 2, J. Villanueva 0, Al-Hussaini 0, Ighalo 0.
Phoenix (91): Phelps 31, Wright 17, Baguio 8, Jazul 8, Dehesa 8, Eriobu 7, Kramer 4, Intal 4, Lanete 4, W. Wilson 0, Alolino 0, Borboran 0.
Quarter scores: 14-15, 39-43, 64-69, 95-91.
– Rappler.com
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