Cady Lalanne best still not enough for NLEX vs Bol Bol, TNT

NLEX import Cady Lalanne shoots a jumper over TNT import Bol Bol during a PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinal game.–PBA IMAGES

MANILA, Philippines—NLEX import Cady Lalanne had his best offensive outing for the Road Warriors in their PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals decider against TNT at Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo on Sunday.

Yet, even that wasn’t enough to tow his squad out of trouble as TNT advanced to the semifinals after a 118-112 victory with Bol Bol leading the way again.

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After turning in a stellar game of his own that resulted in heartbreak, Lalanne was gracious enough to give his Tropang 5G counterpart his flowers.

“He’s 7 ‘3, man,” he said in jest after dropping a conference-high 46 points that went with 15 rebounds.

“He’s an NBA talent at 7 ‘3, moving like that, shooting shots and dribbling the ball, it’s not normal.”

Even Lalanne’s hot-shooting night and defense weren’t enough to contain Bol.

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Bol ended up with yet another double-double, recording 35 points and 13 rebounds.

“They’re a great team, they got a veteran team and veteran players who’ve played together for a long time and won championships,” Lalanne said.

“Going up against a piece and team like that you just have to execute and work hard.”