PBA: Bolick drops 36 to lead NLEX past Titan

Robert Bolick dropped 36 points as NLEX defeated Titan, 92–83, on Sunday in the PBA Philippine Cup at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.

Bolick waxed hot with six triples en route to the explosive outing, which also included 10 assists, five rebounds, and two steals.

NLEX mounted a 9–0 run after the game was tied at 83 with 1:16 left in the fourth period, with Bolick drilling a triple to ignite the surge. He also capped the rally with two free throws off a Joshua Munzon foul.

Aside from Bolick, JB Bahio contributed 20 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, and a block.

Calvin Abueva led Titan with 27 points, 15 rebounds, four assists, four blocks, and a steal, while Joshua Munzon and Von Pessumal added 19 and 14 points, respectively.

With the win, NLEX improved to 6–2, while Titan slipped to 2–6.

Scores:

NLEX 92 – Bolick 36, Bahio 20, Torres 7, Herndon 6, Policarpio 5, Fajardo 5, Valdez 4, Mocon 3, Alas 2, Nieto 2, Capulong 2, Ramirez 0, Rodger 0.

Titan 83 – Abueva 27, Munzon 19, Pessumal 14, Ular 7, Dionisio 6, Balanza 4, Yu 3, Melecio 1, Cuntapay 0, Monje 0, AMbohot 0.

Quarters: 23-19, 40-41, 65-65, 92-83.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News