NLEX armed itself with a twice-to-beat edge in the quarters after prevailing in its elims battle with co-leader Magnolia in the PBA Philippine Cup.
NLEX bucked a slow start to derail Magnolia, 107-99, in a battle between co-leaders in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate Friday, June 6.
The Road Warriors thus claimed their eighth win in 10 matches to nab the twice-to-beat edge in the quarters.
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The Hotshots slid to 7-3.
NLEX will next face NorthPort on Wednesday, June 11, at the same venue.