NLEX pulled off the biggest upset inside the bubble after thumping league-leader TNT, 109-98, to clinch its second victory in the Philippine Basketball Association Philippine Cup Thursday at the Angeles University Foundation Gym here.
Kevin Alas came up with a big 24-point output plus six rebounds and two assists, while Jericho Cruz exploded for 19 points, including 5-of-7 shooting beyond the arc as the Road Warriors snapped Tropang Giga’s five-game winning streak and improved to 2-5 win-loss card in the team standings.
Kiefer Ravena also ran the offense after contributing 15 points, nine rebounds and four dimes.
Jayson Castro led the Tropang Giga with a game-high 27 points plus five rebounds and eight assists.
The Scores: NLEX 109 – Alas 24, Cruz 19, Ravena 16, Miranda 8, Quinahan 8, Ayonayon 8, Semerad 7, Soyud 6, McAloney 6, Varilla 5, Porter 2, Ighalo 0
TNT 98 – Castro 27, Pogoy 16, Parks 15, Rosario 11, Enciso 11, Reyes 7, Erram 9, De Leon 2, Semerad 0, Washington 0
Quarters : 24-32 ; 53-48 ; 75-67 ; 109-98