PBA: NLEX opens Jong Uichico era with rout of Blackwater

Myke Henry impressed in his NLEX debut. PBA Images

By Ivan Saldajeno

MANILA--NLEX broke loose in the second quarter to pummel Blackwater, 104-87, in their PBA Governors' Cup debut on Thursday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.

After a close first quarter, the Road Warriors outscored the Bossing, 28-15, in the second quarter even as they went for 33 more in the third to seal the win in Jong Uichico's first game as head coach.

Myke Henry impressed for NLEX with 31 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and one block, while Robert Bolick added 24 points on a perfect 6-for-6 shooting from inside the three-point arc, nine rebounds, 11 assists, and two steals.

Christian David and Troy Rosario each put up 17 points with David also grabbing 10 rebounds for Blackwater, which dropped to 0-2.

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