NLEX defeated Converge, 123-101, on Saturday at the Gatorade Hoops Dome in Jimmy Alapag's first tune-up game since taking over as the Road Warriors' head coach.
Saturday marked the first time that Alapag handled the Road Warriors in a tune-up game since he officially took over the squad earlier this week.
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The Gilas Pilipinas legend and former Sacramento Kings player development coach appeared in NLEX's tune-up game against Blackwater last Tuesday but mostly to observe from the bench.
Schonny Winston helped the Road Warriors pull away in the third to give them a 93-81 lead after the period.
NLEX is gearing up for Friday's opening game of the PBA 50th Season Governors' Cup against Macau Giant Pandas at the Ynares Center-Antipolo.
The FiberXers were without Juan Gomez de Liano and Justine Baltazar due to their Gilas Pilipinas duties in the FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
Calvin Abueva also sat out the game as the FiberXers gave him a rest after playing in their previous tune-up game against Rain or Shine.
Converge is also preparing for its opening game on July 12 against Titan Ultra.
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