The NLEX Road Warriors can no longer afford any missteps in the PBA Commissioner's Cup playoff race.
The NLEX Road Warriors are practically in a do-or-die situation as they face the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m.
Sitting at 4-6, NLEX finds itself in a tight race with San Miguel and Magnolia for the final playoff spot.
With the Beermen securing their fifth win earlier, the Road Warriors are in a must-win scenario to keep pace and keep their hopes alive in the mid-season campaign.
NLEX enters the game with renewed confidence after snapping a five-game losing skid with a commanding 108-94 victory over Phoenix.
Mike Watkins remains a dominant force for the Road Warriors, while Robert Bolick and Jonnel Policarpio are expected to step up and provide the support needed to overcome the Elasto Painters.
The Road Warriors face a tough challenge in Rain or Shine, who are vying to secure their playoff berth. For NLEX, nothing less than their best will do if they hope to stay in the hunt for the Commissioner’s Cup postseason.
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