PBA Quarterfinal Cast Complete After NLEX Ousts Phoenix

PBA quarterfinal cast complete after NLEX ousts Phoenix

MANILA, Philippines–NLEX strengthened its quest for a twice-to-beat advantage while completing the quarterfinal cast by eliminating Phoenix, 105-95, in the PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Javee Mocon provided an important lift at the expense of his former team, posting 23 points, nine rebounds and three assists as the Road Warriors improved to 7-2 after bouncing back from last weekend’s loss to the defending champion Mera…

Bolick, Mocon take turns as NLEX grounds Phoenix

Robert Bolick and Javee Mocon took turns as NLEX grounded Phoenix, 105-95, to stay in the hunt for the top seed in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, June 1.Bolick came out firing in the opening frame before Mocon finished what he had started to help the Road Warriors fend off a Fuel Masters side that was fighting for their tournament lives.Bolick fired 15 of his 20 points inside the first 10 minutes while …

NLEX boots out Phoenix to seal PBA quarterfinal cast

NLEX formalized the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup quarterfinal picture by giving Phoenix the boot, 105-95, on Sunday at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. The Road Warriors took control early and stayed ahead the rest of the way toward bouncing back from a sorry loss to Meralco, boosting their chances of a Top Four finish as well for a twice-to-beat edge in the playoffs’ first round. Coach Jong Uichico & Co. have retaken the no. 2 spot in the standings …