PBA: Robert Bolick blasts off to lead NLEX past hapless Terrafirma

Robert Bolick dropped 32 points in only 14 shots on Terrafirma. PBA Images

By Ivan Saldajeno

TAGUIG—Robert Bolick was almost unstoppable on Tuesday night as NLEX drubbed Terrafirma, 104-85, in their PBA Commissioner's Cup game at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.

Bolick fired 32 points on 11-of-14 shooting including 9-of-11 on twos and a perfect 2-for-2 on fours as the Road Warriors made quick work of the Dyip, who despite a second straight great game from Vic Manuel could not still enter the win column.

Bolick added four rebounds and five assists as NLEX moved up to 2-1 in the team standings.

Mike Watkins had a monster stat line of 26 points, 30 rebounds, three assists, and four blocks.

Kevin Alas finished with two points in 10 and a half minutes in his first game back after recovering from an ACL injury.

Manuel had 22 points, five rebounds, and one assist for Terrafirma, which fell to 0-3.

The Scores:

NLEX 104 – Bolick 32, Watkins 26, Torres 15, Semerad 13, Rodger 7, Herndon 3, Bahio 2, Fajardo 2, Valdez 2, Alas 2, Mocon 0, Amer 0, Marcelo 0

TERRAFIRMA 85 – Manuel 22, Melecio 10, Ferrer 10, Pringle 9, Zaldivar 7, Nonoy 6, Richards 6, Sangalang 5, Olivario 3, Catapusan 3, Hernandez 2, Paraiso 2, Ramos 0, Hanapi 0

QUARTERS: 27-11, 51-30, 75-62, 104-85

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