Manila, Oct. 17 -- Manny Harris came out smoking in his Philippine Basketball Association debut with a 45-point game in the NLEX Road Warriors' 117-111 win against Columbian Dyip on Wednesday night at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City.
The Road Warriors took control of most of the first half but still had to pull away late from the Dyip which forced a 106-all tie with 1:40 to play. NLEX then scored the next six straight points for a 112-106 cushion with 37 seconds left to play in regulation.
Harris, who replaced Olu Ashaolu as NLEX's import, also collected five rebounds, four assists, three steals, and three blocks.
JR Quinahan added 15 points, four rebounds, two assists, and one block off the bench as the team moved up to 5-1.
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