Clutch treys from Bolick, Sumang lift NorthPort past Phoenix

Robert Bolick and Roi Sumang connived down the stretch to lead NorthPort to a pulsating 92-89 victory over Phoenix Super LPG in the 2022 PBA Commissioner's Cup on Wednesday.

Sumang knocked down five straight points to give the Batang Pier a slim 89-87 lead with 40 seconds left in the game before he fouled Tyler Tio, who sank both his free throws to tie the match.

But Bolick nailed the game-winning triple off an assist from Sumang for a 92-89 cushion for NorthPort.

The Fuel Masters had the chance to tie the game again but Tio missed out on his three-point attempt before Jansen Rios turned the ball over as NorthPort completed the comeback win.

Bolick finished with 21 points and six assists while import Prince Ibeh poured in a double-double effort of 19 markers, 15 rebounds, two dimes, and four steals as NorthPort went 1-0 early in the import-laden tournament.

Sumang tallied 15 points while Arvin Tolentino gave his new team a stellar debut with his 16 markers, six rebounds, and seven assists.

Javee Mocon led Phoenix with 24 points and 13 rebounds as import Kaleb Avery Wesson churned out 14 markers and 15 boards.

NorthPort trailed by as many as 19 points, 26-7, late in the opening frame but they outscored Phoenix in the second canto, 25 to 9.

—JMB, GMA News