NLEX Dominates TNT in Grand Slam Aspirant's Philippine Cup Opener
Source: news.source.inquirer
In a commanding performance, NLEX Road Warriors defeated TNT Tropang 5G with a score of 91-74 during the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup at Smart Araneta Coliseum. The victory marked NLEX's second consecutive win, bringing their record to 2-1. Rookies Xyrus Torres and JB Bahio played crucial roles, contributing significantly to the win despite a subpar performance from NLEX's main player, Robert Bolick. TNT, fresh off a championship win in the Commissioner's Cup, struggled to keep pace, with only RR Pogoy and Kelly Williams reaching double digits in scoring.
Key Points
NLEX defeated TNT 91-74 in the PBA Philippine Cup.
NLEX's record improved to 2-1 after the win.
Rookies Xyrus Torres and JB Bahio were key contributors for NLEX.
Robert Bolick had a poor shooting night but still contributed in other areas.
TNT, coming off a championship win, struggled to find their rhythm.
RR Pogoy and Kelly Williams led TNT in scoring with 12 and 11 points respectively.
TNT's next game is against Converge, while NLEX will face Blackwater after a break.
