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Game Overview

• Final Score: NorthPort Batang Pier 114, NLEX Road Warriors 87.
• NorthPort overcame a sluggish start and a 16-point deficit to secure a resounding win in their opening game of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Key Performances

• Arvin Tolentino:
  • Scored 29 points after a slow first quarter, where he missed his first four shots.
  • Found rhythm in the second quarter, scoring 15 points to lead NorthPort’s 35-12 run.
  • Finished shooting 10-of-17, including 2-of-2 from beyond the arc.
• Kadeem Jack:
  • Contributed 25 points, six rebounds, and three assists despite limited familiarity with his teammates.
• Allyn Bulanadi: Provided 14 points off the bench.
• Joshua Munzon:
  • Added 12 points and played stellar defense, limiting NLEX star Robert Bolick to just three points on 1-of-11 shooting.

Team Effort

• The second unit played a crucial role in turning the game around after a poor start.
• Assistant coach Rensy Bajar highlighted the team's resilience and credited the bench for stepping up.

NLEX Struggles

• Despite an early 25-9 lead and standout performances from Michael Griffin-Watkins (29 points, 19 rebounds), NLEX faltered in the second and third quarters, getting outscored 70-38.
• Key players like Robert Bolick (3 points) and Evan Nelle (scoreless) underperformed offensively.

Takeaway

NorthPort showcased depth and adaptability, with their bench and defensive adjustments paving the way for a decisive victory. Their dominant middle quarters underscored their potential as a cohesive and competitive team in the tournament.

The Scores :
NORTHPORT 114 - Tolentino 29, Jack 25, Bulanadi 14, Munzon 12, Yu 8, Navarro 7, Miranda 5, Onwubere 4, Cuntapay 4, Taha 2, Flores 2, Tratter 2, Nelle 0.

NLEX 87 - Watkins 29, Rodger 11, Mocon 10, Semerad 10, Amer 6, Torres 6, Bolick 3, Nieto 3, Nermal 3, Policarpio 2, Valdez 2, Herndon 2, Marcelo 0, Fajardo 0.

QUARTERS : 21-29, 56-41, 91-67, 114-87

 

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