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PBA: NLEX pulls away to clobber Blackwater


NLEX Imports Jonathon Simmons Launches PBA.  –PBA IMAGES

NLEX Imports Jonathon Simmons Launches PBA. –PBA IMAGES

MANILA, Philippines–NLEX used a powerful finish to take down Blackwater on Wednesday, 124-102, and won the resoundingly successful PBA Governors’ Cup campaign.

The Road Warriors overcame Bossing 40-21 in the final bracket, seemingly unfazed by the uncertainty that enveloped the club the night before.

Jonathon Simmons, NBA veteran of time with NLEX hanging in the balance the night before competition at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, brought in 32 points along with 9 bounces and 7 assists.

Kevin Alas, meanwhile, scored 31 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists in an all-out effort to topple a Blackwater team that ended up playing hard.

“Yesterday there was a lot of uncertainty, but as a player we had to face what was in front of us,” said the crafty Alas, who had 19 points in the box.

Shawn Glover leads for Blackwater with 26 points, while three other locals have double-digit scores — among them returning Baser Amer and Yousef Taha.

Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser finished with 21 points, Tony Semerad 15, while Matt Nieto 12 in the opening match which Alas said was testament to the team’s finally adapting to the system mentored by coach Frankie Lim veteran took over Yeng Guiao launched in the season. second tournament.

NLEX is hoping to land a second win over NorthPort this Saturday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City.

Meanwhile, Blackwater looks set to avoid a 0-2 scoreline against Phoenix this Friday, also at the hilltop venue.

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