There’s no doubt NLEX is the hottest team right now, winning its last six games in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup. But the Road Warriors face a daunting task of going through defending champion Meralco.
No team in the PBA is hotter right now than the NLEX Road Warriors, and they’ll look to keep their historic run alive as they face the Meralco Bolts in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup on Sunday, May 25.
Gametime is set at 7:30 p.m. at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig. Fans can catch the action live via One Sports' YouTube channel.
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Riding a six-game winning streak—their longest in franchise history—NLEX (6-1) has firmly established itself as a top-tier contender in the All-Filipino conference.
Their latest triumph, an 88-83 escape over Converge, proved their mettle under pressure as they survived a furious FiberXers rally.
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Robert Bolick once again played hero, delivering in crunch time with 19 points, seven rebounds, and 10 assists, while Xyrus Torres chipped in 18 points, including four triples.
While the Bolts (4-5) are coming off a morale-boosting 103-85 win over Blackwater, they’ll have their hands full trying to stop the Road Warriors’ momentum.
With Bolick leading the charge and confidence at an all-time high, NLEX is locked in and aiming to make it seven in a row.
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(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]