PBA D-League: NLEX handily defeats Big Chill

Borgie Hermida vs Terrence Romeo. PBA/Nuki Sabio

MANILA, Philippines — NLEX put on a shooting clinic to easily dispatch Big Chill 91-67 Thursday in the PBA D-League Aspirants’ Cup at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig.

Ian Sangalang scored 20 points off  the bench and Jake Pascual had 13 and 10 rebounds as the Road Warriors turned the last conference’s finals rematch into a rout.

“Our defense was usually suspect. But tonight the players committed to playing defense and I though they did very, very well,” said NLEX coach Boyet Fernandez.

NLEX took control from the start with their excellent shooting and were never threatened after taking a 46-29 spread at halftime.

Eric Camson scored 12 points and Borgie Hermida added 11 for the Road Warriors, who have defeated the Superchargers in their last five meetings.

NLEX stretched its winning streak to 22-games dating back to the semifinals of this tournament last January 30.

Terrence Romeo led Big Chill with 19, Mac Montilla added 15, and Arvie Bringas had 10 rebounds for the Superchargers, who picked up their first loss in the five outings.