ROAD WARRIORS SURVIVE PAINTERS IN DOUBLE OVERTIME

NORTHERN Luzon Expressway (NLEX) needed two extra periods to beat Rain or Shine, 122- 114, and stay unbeaten in three games in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Season 42 Governor’s Cup on Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum.

The Road Warriors unleashed a crucial 9-0 run in second overtime to advantage with a minute left in the game and extend their franchise’s best start to 3-0.

“We have to learn how to win game like this if we want to go to the next level. To beat teams, beat contenders, decision and make the right plays,” said NLEX coach Yeng Guiao.

“We’re not contenders yet. We’re not yet on the level of contenders. We’re just having a good run,” he added.

Import Aaron Fuller scored 33 points and collared 20 rebounds, while Road Warriors, who extended their back the Commissioner’s Cup.

JR Quinahan added 13 points, while guard Larry Fonacier and Carlo Lastimosa contributed 11 and 10 points, respectively, for NLEX.

Trailing 111-112, Alas and Mallari had a lay-up each then Fuller scored on a breakaway dunk and Fonacier capped NLEX’s momentum-swinging 9-0 assault with a triple off Alas’ assist to take the game for good.

with 20 points and 16 rebounds to lead the Elasto Painters, who dropped to 1-1.

PHOTO BY MIKE DE JUAN James Devon Weatherspoon No. 24 of Rain or Shine battles for the ball against JR Quinahan No.37 of NLEX during the PBA Governor’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City on Wednesday.