NLEX currently sits atop the standing with idle Rain or Shine, TNT, and Magnolia. A win against Ginebra will allow the Road Warriors to claim solo leadership in the PBA Philippine Cup.
Robert Bolick and the NLEX Road Warriors aim to seize the solo lead in the standings when they face the struggling Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup on Sunday, November 2.
Tip off is 7:30 p.m. at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
The Road Warriors (4-1) are currently in a four-way tie atop the leaderboard with TNT, Magnolia, and Rain or Shine, but a win against Ginebra could push them to solo first.
NLEX enters the game riding a three-game win streak, the latest being a 99-88 victory over Blackwater.
JB Bahio led the charge despite battling a fever, finishing with a career-high 23 points, six rebounds, and two assists.
Xyrus Torres followed suit with 18 markers, while Robert Bolick delivered another all-around effort with 15 points, five rebounds, and 12 assists. Kevin Alas added 13 points in the win that highlighted NLEX’s growing chemistry and composure.
Now, the Road Warriors look to maintain their surge against a Ginebra squad (1-3) still trying to find its rhythm.
The Gin Kings are coming off a narrow 81-83 defeat to San Miguel in Dubai — their worst start since the 2018 Commissioner’s Cup, according to PBA chief statistician Fidel Mangonon III.
A victory would not only give NLEX sole possession of first place but also strengthen its claim as a true title contender early in the conference.
(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.]