PBA: Buoyed by family support, NLEX tunes out Ginebra crowd

PBA: Buoyed by family support, NLEX tunes out Ginebra crowd

MANILA, Philippines—There’s no denying that Ginebra’s fan base can be raucous, and NLEX guard Robert Bolick is no stranger to that. The Ninoy Aquino Stadium was a bit more crowded than usual on Wednesday night, with the Gin Kings headlining the PBA Philippine Cup doubleheader. READ: PBA: NLEX thwarts Ginebra comeback to push streak Across the crowd favorites stood the Road Warriors—who, to some surprise, had a few vocal supporters of their own. …

Torres clutch anew as NLEX squeaks past Ginebra

Xyrus Torres came up huge in the clutch, draining a booming tripleinside the final minute as NLEX squeezed past Barangay Ginebra, 89-86, to keep its streak going in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Wednesday, May 7.The Road Warriors squandered a once 17-point lead and were even down by two, 86-84, when Torres showed pure guts, first faking off a pass before going for the dagger himself – a wide open left wing tripl…

NLEX hopes for good news as Brandon Ramirez suffers jaw injury

NLEX is holding its breath after losing Brandon Ramirez late in its eventual win over Ginebra in PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup action on Wednesday night. The Road Warriors did extend their winning streak to four after hacking out an 89-86 decision at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium but that came at a price so costly as the rookie big man reportedly suffered a dislocated jaw. Ramirez went down in pain at the 2:59-mark of the fourth quarter following an i…