NLEX becomes the fourth team to reach the PBA Governors' Cup playoffs, joining San Miguel, TNT, and Converge.
MANILA, Philippines – Kevin Alas hit the most important buckets late and NLEX held off a Rain or Shine comeback, 110-99, to book its playoff ticket in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, February 25.
But NLEX import Wayne Selden stretched their lead to 9 points, 106-87, and Alas scored back-to-back short stabs that sealed the win for his side. Alas erupted for 15 points in the first half, while Trollano scattered 12 of his 20 points in the first two periods and added 8 rebounds. Smith played just 15 minutes and recorded 3 points on a 0-of-4 shooting from the field to go with 3 rebounds and 2 steals against 4 turnovers.
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