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New guy Lofton drops 54 points as Bolts zap Batang Pier

MANILA, Philippines — The NLEX Road Warriors have proposed a trade to the NorthPort Batang Pier, sending guard Robert Bolick to the Road Warriors in exchange for Don Trollano.

In a statement, NLEX said they will be sending Trollano, Ben Adamos, Kris Rosales and the PBA Season 49 second round pick in exchange for Bolick and Kent Salado.

The proposal is still pending approval from the PBA.

Back in October, Bolick was let go by the Japan B.League team Fukushima Firebonds after the guard “asked to be released from the team.”

The Road Warriors said the proposed trade would fill the hole left by Kevin Alas, who sustained an ACL injury.

“In light of Kevin Alas’s unfortunate injury, we recognize the pressing need to fill the void left by his scoring and leadership. Robert Bolick is a remarkable player, and we believe his skills and experience will significantly contribute to the NLEX Road Warriors,” NLEX team governor Ronald Dulatre said.

“We a re excited about the prospect of having him on our roster and look forward to the positive impact he can make for the team,” he added.

Dulatre also extended their gratitude to Trollano, Adamos and Rosales “for their dedication and hard work with the NLEX Road Warriors.”

“Each of them has played a crucial role in our team’s journey, and we wish them continued success, both on and off the court,” he said.

“This proposed trade provides them with an excellent opportunity to showcase their talents with another team, and we genuinely appreciate their contributions to the NLEX Road Warriors,” he added.

The Road Warriors have absorbed three str aight defeats in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup.

They are currently 2-5 for the season.

MANILA, Philippines — New Meralco import Zach Lofton erupted for 54 points in his PBA debut, helping the Bolts continue their winning ways with a 125-99 drubbing of the NorthPort Batang Pier Sunday in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Philsports Arena.

Lofton, who replaced Suleiman Braimoh a few days ago, waxed hot in his debut.

With Meralco leading by just a point heading into the second half, 49-48, the Bolts started the third quarter white-hot, uncorking a 20-3 run to take a 69-51 lead.

The run was halted by a layup by John Amores and a technical free throw by Arvin Tolentino at the 6:28 mark of the thi rd canto, 69-55.

The Bolts, led by Lofton, ended the quarter with a 23-9 run once again as they built a 92-64 cushion heading into the final quarter.

The lead grew to as much as 38 points, 112-74, following a split from the line by Allein Maliksi with seven minutes left in the game.

NorthPort was only able to cut the lead to 20 at the nearest, 99-119, with less than two minutes remaining.

The Batang Pier’s defeat snapped their three-game winning streak.

Lofton also had seven rebounds and four assists for the Bolts.

Seconding him in scoring is Maliksi, who had 18 markers.

Rookie Fran Yu led NorthPort with 31 markers.

Meralco rose to 5-1 for the season, while NorthPort is now 5-3.

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