PBA: NorthPort stays unbeaten with win over NLEX

NorthPort improved its record to 2-0 after an 83-79 win over NLEX last May 25 in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.

Robert Bolick had 18 points while Sean Anthony scored 17 points and a basket following an offensive rebound with 15.8 seconds remaining in the game to help the Batang Pier stay unbeaten in the conference.

Stanley Pringle missed the game for NorthPort as he is still recovering from an ankle surgery to remove bone spurs in his right foot.

NLEX played without import Tony Mitchell, who is still in the process of completing his paper works for his stint with the Road Warriors in the PBA.

“NLEX is a tough team. At the same time, coach Yeng is a tough coach. Mahirap din talaga talunin. It’s all about breaks of the game,” said NorthPort coach Pido Jarencio.

The scores:

NORTHPORT 83 – Bolick 18, Anthony 17, Ibeh 15, Tautuaa 14, Taha 10, Elorde 6, Grey 3, Lanete 0, Gabayni 0.

NLEX 79 – Ighalo 18, Erram 12, Galanza 11, Soyud 10, Fonacier 7, Tiongson 6, Paniamogan 5, Magat 4, Baguio 2, Paredes 2, Lao 2, Rios 0, Taulava 0, Tallo 0.

Quarterscores: 25-18, 43-35, 57-59, 83-79.
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