MANILA, Philippines — NLEX got its first win of the year stomping down Barangay Ginebra, 94-75, in the PBA Philippine Cup Sunday at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig.
The Road Warriors bounced back from their 83-82 heartbreaker in their first game and in the process spoiled Christian Standhardinger’s debut for the Gin Kings.
NLEX, after holding a slim 41-35 lead at the end of the first half, clamped down on the Gin Kings in the third holding Ginebra to a 33.3 percent shooting, 7-of-21, in the penultimate frame.
Anthony Semerad capped off an 11-0 NLEX run with a three-pointer for their 70-50 lead with two minutes left in the third.
Kevin Alas finished with a game-high 20 poin…
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