NLEX staged a massive fourth quarter barrage to stun San Miguel, 103-97, in the Phoenix Super Basketball Tournament Monday at Upper Deck Gym in Pasig.
Kris Porter made big plays late, first drilling a huge three with 1:17 left to extend the Road Warriors' lead to six, 99-96, before finding an open Kenneth Ighalo for the game-sealing bucket in the final 22 seconds, 101-95.
The incoming sophomore finished with nine points, six rebounds, and two assists as NLEX took advantage of San Miguel resting its veterans in the payoff period.
His fine play was a perfect complement to the game of the other Road Warrior veterans.
JR Quinahan paced NLEX with 14 points, four assists, and three rebounds and Kiefer Ravena had 11 points, five dimes, and two boards.
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Bong Galanza chimed in 11 points and three assists, while Asi Taulava notched 11 points and four rebounds.
"Any win is a good win, even if it's in practice. Scrimmages like this is basically trying to feel out yung progress as a team, so it's a good win to beat San Miguel," said coach Yeng Guiao.
Mo Tautuaa topped the Beermen with 15 points and five rebounds as they continued to tinker with their lineup as they brave for a season without five-time PBA MVP June Mar Fajardo.
Terrence Romeo, Arwind Santos, and Chris Ross all scored 14 points apiece in the defeat. (RL)
The Scores:
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NLEX 103 -- Quinahan 14, Ravena 11, Galanza 11, Taulava 10, Porter 9, Alas 6, Miranda 6, Paniamogan 6, Soyud 6, Baguio 5, Erram 4, McAloney 4, Ighalo 4, Varilla 2, Fonacier 0.
SAN MIGUEL 97 -- Tautuaa 15, Romeo 14, Santos 14, Cabagnot 14, Pessumal 8, Ross 7, Zamar 6, Escoto 6, Comboy 5, De Guzman 4, Alolino 0, Mamaril 0, Ganuelas-Rosser 0, Austria 0.
Quarters: 29-22, 45-45, 74-76, 103-97.
