L-Jay Gonzales knocked down arguably the most memorable shot of his young career to lift NLEX past Meralco in an overtime classic, 104-101, for their fourth straight win in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup at the Ynares Center II on Friday night.
The rookie guard out of FEU made sure not to waste Robert Bolick’s bailout pass, bravely pulling the trigger from downtown to beat the final buzzer and complete the Road Warriors’ fightback from down 89-81 late in regulation.
Gonzales finished with 15 points as his gutsy shot enabled the squad to capture solo second in the team standings with a 6-1 record, marking as well a triumphant start to the second half of their elimination round campaign.
That shot, furthermore, helped NLEX overcome the ejection of head coach Jong Uichico for getting in contact with an official with 2:12 left in the second period, leaving the coaching duties to Borgie Hermida & Co.
