The NLEX Road Warriors unleashed a second-half offensive explosion to overpower the Titan Ultra Giant Risers, 147-115, in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup on Wednesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
Deonte Burton led the balanced NLEX attack with 21 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, three steals and two blocks as the Road Warriors improved to a league-leading 9-2 record in Group A.
Robert Bolick, Jr. contributed 20 points, while Kevin Alas added 19 and LJay Gonzales chipped in 17. Robbie Herndon scored 16 points, and Xyrus Torres finished with 12 for NLEX.
Titan Ultra took an early 27-22 lead in the opening quarter, but NLEX fought back in the second period, pouring in 43 points to tie the game at 65-all at halftime.
The Road Warriors then seized control in the third quarter, outscoring the Giant Risers, 37-14, to build a commanding advantage. NLEX sustained its offensive assault in the final period with another 45-point output to complete the rout.
Joshua Munzon paced Titan Ultra with 33 points, while import Tirell Brown, Jr. added 29. Aris Dionisio contributed 16 points for the Giant Risers, who fell to 2-9 in the conference. (Adrian Co)
