Road Warriors run over Giant Risers

MANILA, Philippines -- NLEX pulled off a total team effort to blast the also-ran Titan Ultra Giant Risers, 147-115, to cling on to the top of Group A standings in the PBA Governors’ Cup Wednesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.

Six Road Warriors finished in double figures, led by Deonte Burton with 21 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, three steals and two blocks. Robert Bolick added 20 markers, eight dimes and five boards. 

The game was tied at 65-all at the half after a late jumper by Fran Yu. 

But NLEX dropped a 37-14 bomb in the third quarter to break the game wide open, 102-79, heading to the final quarter. 

This set the tone the rest of the way as NLEX continued on with their red-hot shooting to grab the easy victory. 

Kevin Alas (19), LJ Gonzales (17), Robbie Herndon (16) and Xyrus Torres (12) provided the spark off the bench for the Road Warriors. Schonny Winston and Anthony Semerad added nine apiece in the win. 

Joshua Munzon powered Titan Ultra with 33 points, four assists, three rebounds and three steals. Tirrell Brown II added 29 markers in the loss. 

NLEX rose to 9-2 in the standings, while Titan dropped to 2-9.