Navarro William Navarro gets his first win in three games with NorthPort. PBA photo

NorthPort stays alive

November 10, 2022 Robert Andaya 314 views

NORTHPORT leaned on Robert Bolick’s game-long brilliance to roll back NLEX Road Warriors, 107-94, and get back on the winning track again in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Bolick finished with 33 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in 44 minutes of action to help the Batang Pier snap a three-game losing skid and improve to 4-5.

Prince Ibeh also a double-double performance with 22 points on 9-of-10 on top of 17 rebounds and six blocks while William Navarro added 17 points, 13 rebounds seven assists and two steals for the Batang Pier of coach Pido Jarencio.

“Sana ito na ang start na we keep on winning. Crucial na lahat ng natitira naming laro,” said coach Pido Jarencio

“Si Wil nakuha yung first win niya in three games, happy ako for him.”

Also producing double-digit scores for the Batang Pier were Jeff Chan (12 points), Roi Sumang (11) and Arvin Tolentino (10).

Earl Clark led the losing effort of NLEX with 29 points on 12-of-26 shooting in nearly 40 minutes.

He also had 15 rebounds and six assists for coach Frankie Lim.

Kevin Alas also had 18 points,l for the Road Warriors, who have now lost three games in a row for a 3-5 win-loss ca4d

The scores:

Northport (107) – Bolick 33, Ibeh 22, Navaro 17, Chan 12, Sumang 11, Tolentino 10, Calma 2, Balanza 0, Caperal 0, Ferrer 0
NLEX (94) – Clark 29, Alas 18, Rosales 9, Chua 8, Miranda 7, Ganuelas- Rosser 6, Paniamogan 6, Celda 5, Ighalo 3, Magat 3, Taulava 0, Varilla 0
Quarterscores: 23-13, 49-36, 80-68, 107-94.

Games Friday:

(Ynares Center, Antipolo)
3 p.m.— Rain or Shine vs. Bay Area
5:45 p.m — Blackwater vs. Meralco

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