Ben Adamos exploded against his former team. PBA Images |
PASIG—Ben Adamos sent a statement to his former team on Friday night as he led NLEX to a 112-95 win against Phoenix in their PBA on Tour game at the Ynares Sports Arena.
Adamos fired 27 points on 10-for-17 field goals including five three-pointers with 10 rebounds, two assists, three blocks, and one steal in 30 minutes of action for the Road Warriors, who went for a combined 69 points against the Fuel Masters' 38 in the second and third periods to pull away for good.
Sean Anthony added a triple-double of 22 points, 16 rebounds, and 11 assists with two steals for NLEX.
Larry Muyang led Phoenix with 21 points, 12 rebounds, one assist, and two steals.
Reden Celda and Tzaddy Rangel, the players traded for Adamos, struggled offensively.
Celda only tallied nine markers, although he added six boards, one dime, and four steals, while Rangel only got two points and three caroms.
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