PBA

Robert Bolick scores 22 as NorthPort trounces Rain or Shine

Robert Bolick led NorthPort Batang Pier to a 94-81 victory over Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the 2022 PBA Philippine Cup on Thursday at Ynares Center Antipolo.

Bolick dropped 22 points, four rebounds, and six assists, while Jamie Malonzo finished with a double-double performance of 18 points and 15 rebounds. Kevin Ferrer added 15 points and six boards, while Art dela Cruz added 10 markers.

Rain or Shine, meanwhile, was led by former Gilas Pilipinas forward Mike Nieto, who registered 19 points on 72% field goal shooting. Santi Santillan and Anton Asistio combined for 30 points in the losing effort.

The Batang Pier led by as many as 21 points in the game fueled by a huge third quarter performance. The team exploded for 31 points while limiting the Elasto Painters to 19.

The Scores:

NorthPort - Bolick 22, Malonzo 18, Ferrer 15, Dela Cruz 10, Calma 9, Santos 8, Sumang 5, Balanza 4, Ayaay 3, Vigil 0, Apacible 0.

RoS - Nieto 19, Santillan 16, Asistio 14, Belga 10, Nambatac 6, Demusis 6, Ildefonso 5, Tolentino 0, Caracut 0, Torres 0, Borboran 0, Clarito.

Quarter scores: 20-11, 40-35, 71-54, 94-81.

—MGP, GMA News