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ANTIPOLO - Jericho Cruz was in the right place at

the right time, scoring on a last-second follow-up
basket to complete a ery NLEX comeback against
Magnolia, 86-85, on Sunday night in the PBA
Governors Cup.

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Cruz hit the game-winner with a second left in the

clock after collaring a tip-in by Poy Erram, who kept
the ball alive after NLEX star Kiefer Ravena missed
the last of two free throws that would have tied the
game.

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The game-winner was also the second this

conference for Cruz, who hit the three that gave
NLEX a 113-111 win over Barangay Ginebra in
overtime and complete a comeback from a 28-point
de cit.

“It is really a fantastic game,” said NLEX coach Yeng

Guiao. “I’ve been coaching for so long but these
games are rare. It’s a treat for the fans. Kahit anong
side kinampihan mo, I’m sure nabuhay ang dugo mo,
you felt excitement, I’m sure you appreciate the e ort
ng lahat ng naglaro.”

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NLEX appeared headed for only its second defeat

after it trailed by 47-21 in the second quarter,
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regain an 83-80 lead.

NLEX import Manny Harris answered back, hitting a

three to tie the game, but Lee break the tie again, 85-
83, on a drive with 11 seconds remaining.

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JR Quinahan missed an open three-point attempt in

the next possession, but NLEX earned another shot
at the victory after Cruz forced a jumpball on Romeo
Travis in the ensuing rebound play.

NLEX won the tip and Ravena drew a foul from Mark
Barroca but missed the second of his free throws.

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Harris topscored for the Road Warriors with 22 points

while adding nine rebounds and 10 assists for the
Road Warriors, who also got 14 from JR Quinahan and
13 from Cruz.

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Baguio 0, Fonacier 0.

Magnolia 85 – Lee 24, Sangalang 19, Travis 13,

Barroca 10, Banchero 7, Pingris 5, Melton 4, Abundo 3,
Reavis 0, Dela Rosa 0.

Quarters: 16-39; 29-51; 57-71; 86-85.

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