PBA: NLEX sinks Magnolia to 0-2 to remain spotless in PBA Commissioner's Cup

NLEX secured a 112-105 victory over Magnolia in the PBASeason50Commissioner'sCup, maintaining an undefeated 2-0 record while Magnolia fell to 0-2. The game took place on Sunday at the Ynares Center Montalban.

Import Cady Lalanne led NLEX with a double-double of 24 points and 11 rebounds, along with two assists, three blocks, and one steal. Key contributions came from Schonny Winston, Robert Bolick, and JB Bahio, who each scored 14 points, while LJ Gonzales and Kevin Alas added 13 points apiece.

NLEX broke away in the fourth quarter, turning an 89-87 lead into a 99-93 advantage after a Bolick jumper. Bolick then hit a three-pointer to extend the lead to 102-94. Lalanne followed with a dunk and a jumper for a 108-100 lead with 2:04 remaining, and late scores from Winston and Bolick sealed the win. This victory followed NLEX's previous 84-81 win over Blackwater.

For Magnolia, Anunwa Omot led with 32 points, nine rebounds, and six assists, supported by Jerom Lastimosa with 23 points and Rome Dela Rosa with 17 points.

The final scores were NLEX 112 – Lalanne 24, Bahio 14, Winston 14, Bolick 14, Alas 13, Gonzales 13, Semerad 11, Torres 3, Fajardo 3, Racal 3, Herndon 0; Magnolia 105 – Omot 32, Lastimosa 23, Dela Rosa 17, Lucero 16, Laput 6, Lee 4, Barroca 3, Andrada 2, Alfaro 2, Gomez de Liano 0, Koon 0, Sangalang 0, Escoto 0. The quarter scores were 27-26, 57-59, 82-80, and 112-105.