The NLEX Road Warriors are now assured of at least a playoff for the No. 8 spot in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup quarterfinals.
NLEX put one foot in the playoffs door after besting Eastern, 94-76, in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao on Wednesday, Jan. 29.
With a 6-6 record, the Road Warriors thus are assured of at least a playoff for the No. 8 spot as they await the result of the last playdate in the elimination round.
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Eastern now holds a 7-5 card.
The guest team could be relegated No. 7 pending the results of the remaining matches.