NLEX Road Warriors clinch top seed in PBA Philippine Cup

Updated Fri, June 6, 2025 at 10:34 PM Published Fri, June 6, 2025 at 10:08 PM

The NLEX Road Warriors secured the first twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Philippine Cup by defeating the Magnolia Hotshots 107-99.

NLEX overcame a 19-point deficit early in the game, with Robert Bolick leading the comeback with 25 points, nine rebounds, and five assists.

Xyrus Torres contributed 22 points, including three three-pointers and a four-point shot, while Brandon Ramirez added 18 points and nine rebounds.

Rookie Jonnel Policarpio also returned from injury to score 12 points and grab six rebounds off the bench.

This victory marks NLEX's eighth win in 10 games, placing them in solo first place and guaranteeing them a top-four finish.

The Road Warriors can clinch the No. 1 seed with a win against the NorthPort Batang Pier.

Magnolia, with a 7-3 record, falls to third place and needs to beat TNT to secure their own twice-to-beat advantage.

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