PBA: NLEX ousts Phoenix, clinches first semis berth since 2022

GMA Network - Oct 31, 2026

NLEX closed out its quarterfinals bout against Phoenix in dominant fashion, pulling off a 137-89 thrashing in Game 3 of the best-of-five series on Saturday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

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