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NLEX record win shatters PBA history against depleted Macau
NLEX demolished the Macau Giant Pandas 138-78 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium, establishing the largest winning margin in PBA history at 60 points. Schonny Winston scored 25 points and new import Deonte Burton flirted with a triple-double as the Road Warriors advanced to 8-2. The depleted Giant Pandas slumped to 2-7 after losing three core rotation players to other leagues.
16 Oct 2026
8 Oct 2026
Burton Delivers Historic Debut for NLEX Following Jones Injury
Deonte Burton posted 22 points, 14 rebounds, and eight assists in his debut as NLEX routed the Macau Giant Pandas 138-78 to clinch a PBA Governors' Cup quarterfinal spot. The 60-point margin set a new league record, coming after Burton was brought in to replace injured import DeQuan Jones.
7 Oct 2026
NLEX Secures Quarterfinal Berth with Historic 60-Point Win Over Depleted Macau
NLEX clinched a PBA Season 50 Governors' Cup quarterfinal spot with a record-setting 138-78 victory over a depleted Macau lineup. Deonte Burton posted 22 points and 14 rebounds as an injury replacement for DeQuan Jones, securing NLEX's position at the top of Group A.
7 Oct 2026
New Imports and Injury Returns Set to Reshape PBA Governors' Cup Resumption
The PBA Season 50 Governors' Cup resumes Wednesday with Nick Hornsby and Deonte Burton debuting for TNT and NLEX, respectively. TNT also welcomes back veteran Jayson Castro from injury, while Macau navigates heavy roster turnover.
7 Oct 2026
PBA Governors' Cup Resumes: NLEX and TNT Turn to New Imports Amid Injury Adjustments
The PBA Governors' Cup returns after a 53-day break with NLEX and TNT debuting new imports to address injury concerns. NLEX introduces Deonte Burton after DeQuan Jones suffered a leg injury, while TNT turns to Nick Hornsby as Rondae Hollis-Jefferson recovers from an Achilles ailment.
7 Oct 2026
PBA Governors' Cup Resumes: Schedule, Import Changes, and Playoff Outlook
The PBA Governors' Cup returns from an international break with a revised schedule leading to the Finals in late December. Several franchises, including TNT, Ginebra, NLEX, Phoenix, and Macau, have updated their rosters with new import signings for the final stretch of the elimination round.
6 Oct 2026
Jimmy Alapag Breaks Down NBA Coaching Blueprint on 'The Hoop Collective' in Manila
NLEX head coach Jimmy Alapag joined Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon on 'The Hoop Collective' in Manila to discuss NBA coaching mechanics, Philippine heritage talent, and Disney+ Philippines' broadcast rollout for the upcoming season.
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