PBA: NLEX blows big lead but hangs on to beat Terrafirma

NLEX import Daequan Jones during a game against Terrafirma in the PBA Governors’ Cup.-PBA IMAGEs

MANILA, Philippines—NLEX survived a thriller against Terrafirma, 101-100, in the PBA Governors’ Cup at Ynares Sports Center in Montalban on Sunday.

The Road Warriors squandered a 23-point lead before hanging on to squeak past the Dyip for a 2-0 start in Group A.

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“I thought they (Dyip) played great. I have to do a better job. I don’t think I did a very good job in the fourth quarter when I put the team in a position where Terrafirma gave us issues,” coach Jimmy Alapag said.

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“Fortunately, we were able to get the stops when we needed them.”

NLEX looked well on its way to a blowout victory up, 90-67, heading into the final frame and was still ahead 101-91 with 4:15 remaining before Terrafirma threatened to steal the game down the stretch.

The Dyip went on a 9-0 run capped by a Justin Strings basket to pull within one with 42.7 seconds remaining, but missed what could’ve been the game-winning basket in the dying seconds.

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Daequan Jones scored 30 for the Road Warriors, while Schonny Winston added 13.

Mav Ahanmisi and Juami Tiongson finished with 19 points each in the Terrafirma loss. Strings registered a double-double of 18 points and 13 rebounds.

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