Robert Bolick is coming off a gold medal conquest with Gilas Pilipinas in the SEA Games 2025 and will look to boost NLEX's bid against San Miguel in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals.
Robert Bolick returns to action as NLEX Road Warriors take on the powerhouse San Miguel Beermen in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup quarterfinals on Thursday, Dec. 25.
Tip off is at 5:15 p.m. at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, with the Road Warriors hoping to spring a massive upset despite entering as the no. 8 seed.
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Bolick rejoins the Road Warriors fresh from helping Gilas Pilipinas secure a gold medal at the SEA Games 2025 in Thailand, giving NLEX a timely lift heading into the knockout round.
His presence looms large, especially after he missed NLEX’s narrow elimination-round win over San Miguel following the passing of his father earlier in the season.
Despite the challenge of facing a veteran Beermen squad riding a nine-game surge, NLEX head coach Jong Uichico believes his team is mentally ready.
“Alam natin na San Miguel is a veteran team. Sanay na sila sa ganyan. Kami bagu-baguhan, but anything can happen,” Uichico said.
With Bolick back in the fold, the Road Warriors aim to channel belief and energy into a potential season-defining performance against the tournament favorites.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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