NLEX starts the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup campaign with a decisive win under new head coach Jimmy Alapag, beating Macau 114-75 in Group A at Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo. Both accounts describe the match as Alapag’s head-coaching debut in the league, and note that he acknowledges feeling first-game jitters before the victory. The Road Warriors’ performance is highlighted as dominant from start to finish, with the team completing the lopsided result while staying focused on giving Alapag his first official PBA win. Kevin Alas is mentioned as a key contributor for NLEX, finishing with 19 points during the rout. Alapag’s comments also frame the win as a confidence boost that helped settle his nerves, comparing the feeling to returning to familiar routines after initial uncertainty. Overall, the reports agree that NLEX’s large margin over Macau sets a strong early tone for Alapag’s coaching tenure as the Governors’ Cup progresses.
NLEX routs Macau 114-75 in Jimmy Alapag’s PBA Governors’ Cup coaching debut
NLEX starts the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup campaign with a decisive win under new head coach Jimmy Alapag, beating Macau 114-75 in Group A at Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo. Both accounts describe the...
- NLEX beats Macau 114-75 in Group A of the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup.
- The game is played at Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo.
- Jimmy Alapag leads NLEX in his head-coaching debut in the PBA.
- Alapag reports having first-game jitters that eased after the win.
- Kevin Alas scores 19 points for NLEX in the victory.
SCHEDULE: 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup MANILA, Philippines—Newly minted NLEX coach Jimmy Alapag was in high spirits Friday night at Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo—and rightfully so. In his head coaching debut in Group A of the PBA Governors’ Cup, Alapag steered the Road Warriors to a dominant 114-75 rout of Macau. As expected, Alapag admitted to having first-game jitters. Coming away with a win, however, helped settle those nerves. “It’s almost like going home from your first day of school,” a beaming Alapag said, who is home from the United States after a stint as part of an NBA coaching […]...Keep on reading: PBA: Jimmy Alapag says winning debut felt like 'first day of school'
1 month agoSCHEDULE: 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup MANILA, Philippines—The Jimmy Alapag era in NLEX got off to a victorious start with a 114-75 rout of Macau in Group A of the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup at Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo. Kevin Alas was glad to help give Alapag his first official PBA win as a head coach after finishing with 19 points in the Road Warriors’ dominant victory. READ: After US coaching journey, Jimmy Alapag gets his big break in PBA “It’s nice that we gave coach Jimmy his first official win as a coach in the PBA. We’re just excited […]...Keep on reading: PBA: NLEX cruises past Macau in Jimmy Alapag's coaching debut
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