January 15, 2025

NLEX eyes to revive PBA playoff hopes, end skid vs surging TNT

NLEX eyes to revive PBA playoff hopes, end skid vs surging TNT
Can the NLEX Road Warriors slay the mighty TNT Tropang Giga and kickstart a late playoff push? | Photo ©: RM Chua/ One Sports

Desperate times call for desperate measures. 

That is perhaps the mantra for the skidding NLEX side for the rest of the PBA Commissioner's Cup as the Road Warriors look to stop the streaking TNT Tropang Giga Wednesday. 

Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at the PhilSports Arena. 

After a promising 3-1 start, NLEX’s conference has taken a nosedive with four consecutive losses, the latest being a 105-91 setback against Meralco. 

 

[ALSO READ: Meralco bounces back, deals NLEX 4th straight loss in PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup]

Mike Watkins has been a consistent force for NLEX, posting a massive 38-point, 21-rebound double-double against the Bolts, but once again was not enough to get the Road Warriors over the hump.

 

Now sitting at 3-5 and outside the top-8, the Road Warriors are fighting for survival as the elimination round nears its conclusion.

And now is the time for do-it-all guard Robert Bolick, Javee Mocon, and fit-again Kevin Alas to provide the much-needed local support to one of the frontrunners in the Best Import race in Watkins. 

 

(With reports from Pao Ambat)

[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]

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