NLEX Highway Warriors’ Kevin Alas throughout a PBA Commissioner’s Cup recreation in opposition to TNT Tropang Giga. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet
MANILA, Philippines—Kevin Alas felt his previous days in NLEX emerge once more in PBA Commissioner’s Cup motion at Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Wednesday.
Often taking part in in cautious and restricted minutes after one other ACL damage in late 2023, Alas was used much more than traditional with Highway Warriors star Robert Bolick being “underneath the climate.”
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NLEX couldn’t take the win because it fell to TNT, 94-87, however Alas was nonetheless carrying his signature smile after getting his minutes and taking part in alongside a sick Bolick.
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“Pagod na pagod ako,” mentioned Alas jokingly.
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“After all, we appreciated Berto that even when he was sick, he nonetheless performed as a result of you may see how he attracts the protection and it opens up the ground for me, the import and others however it’s unlucky that we’re on the point of elimination,” added NLEX’s ace.
Alas performed for 34 minutes and ended up with 16 factors, three assists and two rebounds on an environment friendly 5-for-8 taking pictures night time from the sphere.
NLEX Highway Warriors’ Kevin Alas throughout a PBA Commissioner’s Cup recreation in opposition to TNT Tropang Giga. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet
The Letran product additionally served because the Highway Warriors’ ground normal and gave approach to import Michael Watkins, who completed with 33 factors and 20 rebounds within the defeat.
Nevertheless, it wasn’t simply Alas who bought extra minutes than traditional because the squad’s younger weapons had extra publicity to make up for an ailing Bolick.
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Xyrus Torres had seven factors and three assists whereas Jonnel Policarpio registered an all-around recreation of six factors, six rebounds and 4 assists, a sight that Alas greater than welcomed even with the loss.
“Since I’m one of many veterans within the staff, 9 years with NLEX, I simply need to pay it ahead as a result of now we have younger weapons right here,” Alas mentioned.
“I attempt to discuss to them as a lot as I may to present them some recommendation. I admire them as a result of they’re coachable and prepared to hear.”
Even with Alas’ stellar recreation, although, the Highway Warriors dropped to a 3-6 slate.
NLEX goals to maintain its playoff hopes alive on Sunday when the squad faces Phoenix at Ynares Sports activities Middle in Antipolo.
