PBA: NLEX pulls off stunner, gives TNT early dent in grand slam bid

JB Bahio stepped up for NLEX in an early stunner against grand slam-seeking TNT. PBA Images

By Ivan Saldajeno

MANILA--NLEX gave TNT a rude return to action in the PBA as the MVP Group's baby brothers stunned their older siblings, 91-74, as the league resumed play following the Holy Week break at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Wednesday night.

The Road Warriors gave the newly-renamed Tropang 5G a taste of their own medicine, holding them to less than 20 points in each of the first three quarters in an impressive display of solid defense.

Robert Bolick, Xyrus Torres, and JB Bahio each scored 13 points, with Bahio adding 12 rebounds for NLEX, which now won back-to-back games after falling to San Miguel in its conference opener.

RR Pogoy put up 12 points, six rebounds, two assists, and one steal for TNT, which is back 19 days after ruling the PBA Commissioner's Cup as its grand slam bid hit an early snag.

Simon Enciso struggled in his first game back with the PLDT franchise, only tallying nine points on 4-for-11 shooting including 1-of-7 from three-point range with six rebounds, two assists, and one steal.

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