NLEX Highway Warriors’ Robert Bolick towards Barangay Ginebra throughout a PBA Philippine Cup recreation. –PBA IMAGES
MANILA, Philippines—There’s no denying that Ginebra’s fan base will be raucous, and NLEX guard Robert Bolick is not any stranger to that.
The Ninoy Aquino Stadium was a bit extra crowded than traditional on Wednesday night time, with the Gin Kings headlining the PBA Philippine Cup doubleheader.
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Throughout the group favorites stood the Highway Warriors—who, to some shock, had a couple of vocal supporters of their very own.
It wasn’t a lot in comparison with the ocean of Ginebra trustworthy, nevertheless it was sufficient to assist push Bolick and firm to a nail-biting 89-86 win.
NLEX star Robert Bolick and coach Jong Uichico after squeaking previous Ginebra. | @MeloFuertesINQ pic.twitter.com/yRf9C9B8K5
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“When Ginebra scores a bucket or two, the place will get actually loud. Typically, it rattles us—particularly the brand new guys,” stated Bolick in Filipino after serving to NLEX declare its fourth straight win.
“The nice factor is our wives and followers have been there. We actually felt their assist. They stored us going.”
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After main by as a lot as 17, NLEX fumbled its lead within the fourth quarter after an enormous scoring surge by the Gin Kings.
Nonetheless, the Highway Warriors stored their composure to enhance to 4-1 regardless of Stephen Holt’s 21-piece for Ginebra.
NLEX Highway Warriors’ Robert Bolick towards Barangay Ginebra defenders throughout a PBA Philippine Cup recreation. –PBA IMAGES
Bolick completed with an all-around recreation of 28 factors, seven rebounds, 4 assists and a block for good measure to keep away from NLEX’s collapse within the payoff interval.
Holt, Scottie Thompson and the others have been liable for the Ginebra rally within the fourth—buoyed by the roar of the predominantly Ginebra crowd.
However for NLEX coach Jong Uichico, the late-game surge didn’t come as a shock.
“For certain, they have been able to coming again. When coach Tim [Cone] subbed out the starters, I knew it was solely a matter of time earlier than he introduced them again for one remaining push, and that’s precisely what occurred,” stated the veteran tactician.
“It’s good we weathered the storm. We stayed collectively and caught to the sport plan.”
NLEX appears to maintain its momentum and crowd vitality going when it faces Terrafirma subsequent Wednesday, nonetheless at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
