The NLEX Road Warriors have secured their ninth victory in the Philippine Basketball Association Season 50 Commissioner's Cup, clinching a twice-to-beat advantage heading into the quarterfinals. The Road Warriors delivered a dominant performance against the Converge FiberXers, defeating them 100-81 on Saturday night, May 2, 2026, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. This win improved their win-loss record to an impressive 9-2.
Key Players Lead the Charge
Cady Lalanne, Schonny Winston, and Robert Bolick took turns leading the Road Warriors in this crucial matchup. Lalanne recorded a double-double with 22 points and 14 rebounds, while Winston and Bolick each contributed 21 points, securing NLEX's third consecutive victory. The team will now target the No. 1 playoff seed in their final elimination round game against Titan Ultra on Wednesday, May 6.
Converge FiberXers Eliminated
The FiberXers fell to a 4-7 record and are officially eliminated from playoff contention despite having one game remaining. Justin Arana led Converge with 21 points, while Archie Concepcion added 10 points in the losing effort.
Terrafirma Dyip Keep Hopes Alive
In another game, the Terrafirma Dyip kept their quarterfinal hopes alive after routing the Macau Knights 102-84. Jerrick Ahanmisi posted 29 points and eight assists, Mubashar Ali contributed 25 points and 16 rebounds, while top rookie pick Geoff Chiu added a double-double of 12 points and 11 boards for the Dyip.
