Road Warriors fight knowing they have a lot to prove

Inquirer.net - Oct 16, 2026

Robert Bolick understood where Jimmy Alapag was coming from when the NLEX coach made sure he would get his message across after a sluggish first half against Titan Ultra on Wednesday. The Road Warriors would eventually wake up from their slumber to secure a 147-115 victory at Ninoy Aquino Stadium and close in on the

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