Coming off a stinging Commissioner’s Cup campaign, NLEX is amped up to start the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup.
Robert Bolick and a promising rookie core will look to set the tone for NLEX as the Road Warriors kick off their PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup campaign against the San Miguel Beermen on Saturday, April 5.
The match starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
Coming off a near-miss in the Commissioner’s Cup playoffs, NLEX is out to prove it belongs in the postseason picture this time around.
Bolick, who’s steadily returned to form as the team’s primary weapon, will anchor the offense while providing leadership to a youthful unit.
Rookies Jonnel Policarpio, Brandon Ramirez, Xyrus Torres, and JB Bahio are expected to take on key minutes in the All-Filipino conference, with the Road Warriors banking on their energy and upside to complement Bolick’s experience.
It won’t be an easy opener against a motivated San Miguel squad hungry for redemption, but NLEX will embrace the underdog role as the Road Warriors look to shake up the field right from the jump.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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