PBA: NLEX downs Magnolia, extends streak to four

The NLEX Road Warriors took down the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots, 87-74, and extended its winning streak to four in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Saturday.

The Road Warriors were leading 37-27 at the end of the first two quarters before they pulled away in the second half and led by as much as 24, 71-47, early in the fourth period. 

Robert Bolick flirted with a double-double of 26 points and nine assists on top of three boards, while Anthony Semerad posted 22 points and 10 rebounds as NLEX improved to 5-1.

Ian Sangalang registered 13 points and 10 rebounds, while Mark Barroca had 10 points as Magnolia was handed its second straight loss after their first win.

Scores:

NLEX 87 – Bolick 26, Semerad 22, Herndon 9, Miranda 6, Amer 6, Fajardo 6, Nieto 6, Pasucal 3, Nermal 2, Rodger 0, Marcelo 1, Anthony 0, Valdez 0.

Magnolia 74 – Escoto 13, Sanagalang 13, Barroca 10, Laput 8, Jalalon 6, Corpuz 5, Lee 5, Mendoza 5, Ahanmisi 4, Eriobu 3, Reavis 0, Murrell 0.

Quarters: 26-12, 37-27, 67-47, 87-74.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News