Robert Bolick drops career-high 46 to tow NLEX past Converge

Robert Bolick erupted for 46 points, a new-career high, to tow the NLEX Road Warriors past the Converge FiberXers, 115-93, on Saturday in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Bolick drilled five triples and made 17 of his 26 field goal attempts en route to his new career-high. His previous career-high in scoring was 44 points which he made in 2022. 

On top of his explosive output, Bolick also had eight assists and five boards as the Road Warriors improved to 3-1 in the All-Filipino tourney.

NLEX had a 54-52 lead at the end of the first half before the Road Warriors outscored Converge, 30-19, in the third period to gain an 84-71 lead as the frame closed. The Road Warriors already led by as much as 22, 99-77, with 5:02 remaining in the fourth period before claiming the win.

Robbie Herndon had 17 points, while Jan Nermal had 13 points for NLEX.

Justin Arana had 20 points, while Bryan Santos had 18 points as Converge remained winless in four games.

Scores:

NLEX 115 – Bolick 46, Herndon 17, Nermal 13, Amer 10, Ular 6, Valdez 5, Nieto 4, Semerad 4, Charcos 3, Rodger 3, Fajardo 2, Marcelo 2, Pascual 0, Miranda 0.

Converge 93 – Arana 20, Santos 18, Stockton 13, Winston 10, Ambohot 8, Melecio 5, Delos Santos 4, Vigan 4, Fornilos 3, Balanza 3, Nieto 3, Zaldivar 2, Caralipio 0, Maagdenberg 0.

Quarters: 24-28, 54-52, 84-71, 115-93.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News