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The NLEX Road Warriors captured their second win in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup after a convincing 108-94 victory over the Terrafirma Dyip at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig on Sunday, July 25.
Kevin Alas, the leading scorer of NLEX so far in the conference, once again led the way for the Road Warriors with 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals as they moved to 2-2 in the standings.
After trailing by 3 points, 41-44, at halftime, NLEX outscored Terrafirma, 32-23, in the third period to snatch the lead by 6 points, 73-67, heading into the final frame.
It was all NLEX from there on as they extended their advantage to as many as 16 points, 98-82, which proved too much for the struggling Terrafirma to overcome late in the fourth quarter.
JR Quiñahan added 19 points for the Road Warriors, while rookie Calvin Oftana delivered his best game of the conference yet as he tallied 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists.
Joshua Munzon, the top pick in the 2021 PBA Draft, erupted for a game-high 24 points on 8-of-16 shooting, while Aldrech Ramos chipped in 17 points and 9 rebounds for the Dyip, who dropped to 0-2 in the standings.
The Scores
NLEX 108 – Alas 21, Quinahan 19, Oftana 16, Cruz 15, Semerad 13, Soyud 7, Ravena 5, Trollano 4, Porter 4, Miranda 4.
Terrafirma 84 – Munzon 24, Ramos 17, Cahilig 10, Adams 9, Mccarthy 8, Calvo 7, Ganuelas-Rosser 6, Tiongson 5, Laput 4, Celda 2, Gabayni 2, Balagasay 0, Batiller 0.
Quarters: 23-25, 41-44, 73-67, 108-94.
– Rappler.com
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