The NLEX Road Warriors look to live up to their top-2 ranking as they take on Rain or Shine with the final Philippine Cup semifinals slot on the line.
Xyrus Torres, Robert Bolick, and the rest of the NLEX Road Warriors look to bounce back and keep their title hopes alive as they face the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in a do-or-die PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup quarterfinals.
Both teams square off on Saturday, June 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
NLEX saw its twice-to-beat advantage slip away in a 92-89 loss on Wednesday, with Torres scoring 20 points, while Javee Mocon posted a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds.
Bolick also chipped in 15 points in a game where the Road Warriors stormed back from 16 points down and led entering the final quarter—only to falter late.
Coach Jong Uichico’s squad now faces the challenge of regrouping under pressure as they aim to avoid a premature exit in a conference that once had them positioned as a top title contender.
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