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NLEX hold Group A lead with 147-115 win over Titan Ultra

Six Road Warriors scored in double figures as NLEX moved to 9-2 in the PBA Governors’ Cup, leaving Titan Ultra at 2-9.

By Krit Wongsa

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Photo: The Philippine Star

A third-quarter surge helped NLEX defeat Titan Ultra 147-115 in the PBA Governors’ Cup on October 14, 2026. The victory at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila kept the Road Warriors atop Group A.

Neither side held an advantage at the interval, with Fran Yu hitting a late jumper to make it 65-all. A 37-14 quarter then put NLEX ahead 102-79 before the final period, and the Road Warriors stayed in control thereafter.

Deonte Burton topped NLEX’s scoring with 21 points and collected nine rebounds. His contribution also included two blocks, three steals and seven assists. Robert Bolick scored 20 points, grabbed five rebounds and supplied eight assists.

Four reserves also reached double figures for NLEX: Kevin Alas scored 19, LJ Gonzales 17, Robbie Herndon 16 and Xyrus Torres 12. Nine points each came from Schonny Winston and Anthony Semerad.

For the Giant Risers, Joshua Munzon scored 33 points and recorded three steals, four assists and three rebounds. Tirrell Brown II contributed 29 points as Titan Ultra’s record slipped to 2-9, while NLEX improved to 9-2.

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