PBA: NLEX races past Titan Ultra, moves closer to Group A top seed

Inquirer.net - Oct 14, 2026

MANILA, Philippines–NLEX flipped the switch in the second half and pummeled Titan Ultra into oblivion with a 147-115 victory to close in on the top seed in Group A of the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup on Wednesday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Import Deonte Burton had 21 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, three steals and two

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