NLEX wins again after five straight losses and snaps the five-game winning streak of Barangay Ginebra to remain in playoff contention. PBA
MANILA, Philippines – NLEX staved off elimination and frustrated a Barangay Ginebra side chasing a playoff bonus in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup with a gritty 120-117 overtime win at the PhilSports Arena on Friday, November 25.
Back-to-back Japeth Aguilar and Scottie Thompson buckets gave Ginebra a 117-116 lead with two minutes left, but a Ganuelas-Rosser trey in the ensuing possession saw the Road Warriors regain the upper hand, 119-117. Trollano erupted for 20 points in the third period alone as NLEX turned a 54-58 halftime deficit to a 90-83 lead going into the fourth frame.
Kevin Alas tallied 18 points, 9 assists, and 2 steals, while Ganuelas-Rosser put up 11 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 blocks in the win that somehow eased the pain of theirBrownlee chalked up 39 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 blocks for the Gin Kings, who saw their five-game winning streak snapped as they fell to fourth place with a 7-3 record.
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