NLEX routs TNT in PBA Philippine Cup debut

The NLEX Road Warriors defeated the TNT Tropang Giga, 91-74, in their PBA Philippine Cup debut, with rookie JB Bahio leading the charge.

Bahio delivered a strong performance with 13 points, 12 rebounds, and four assists, complemented by 13 points from Robert Bolick and Xyrus Torres.

NLEX established control in the second quarter, outscoring TNT 26-16 to build a 47-35 halftime lead.

The Road Warriors extended their advantage to as much as 91-69 in the final quarter, securing a dominant victory.

NLEX coach Jong Uichico highlighted the importance of young players like Bahio in providing energy and adding a new dimension to the team's gameplay.

Bahio expressed his commitment to giving his best and maximizing the opportunities provided by Coach Jong.

RR Pogoy was the top scorer for TNT with 12 points, followed by Kelly Williams with 11 points.

Topics in this story

Explore more stories about these topics.

🤖

This story was generated by AI to help you understand the key points. For more detailed coverage, please see the news articles from trusted media outlets below.

News Sources

See how different news organizations are covering this story. Below are the original articles from various Philippine news sources that contributed to this summary.