Phoenix Gas Masters’ Jason Perkins throughout a PBA Philippine Cup recreation vs Meralco. –PBA IMAGES
Jason Perkins lastly noticed motion for Phoenix and his presence proved to be an enormous elevate in dominating Meralco, 109-97, Sunday for its first victory within the PBA Philippine Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
Perkins completed with 19 factors and 5 rebounds, serving as among the many key the reason why the Gas Masters lastly obtained into the win column after dropping the primary two video games of the all-Filipino match.
The lefty ahead didn’t see motion in opposition to Terrafirma and Converge as a result of an sickness.
Ricci Rivero set the tone for an enormous night time for Phoenix with 14 within the first quarter earlier than ending with a career-high 20 factors. He additionally had 5 rebounds and two assists.
Phoenix Gas Masters’ Ricci Rivero throughout a PBA Philippine Cup recreation vs Meralco. –PBA IMAGES
Tyler Tio topscored with 22 factors whereas meting out six assists and rookie Kai Ballungay tallied 11 factors and eight rebounds.
The Gas Masters rolled to a 26-point lead and confirmed no let up in opposition to the convention’s defending champions, who’ve now dropped two in a row following a 2-0 begin.
Six Meralco gamers scored in double figures led by Chris Newsome’s 18, however the Bolts might get as shut as 11 sooner or later within the second half, earlier than Phoenix pulled away anew.
One vivid spot for the Bolts was Raymar Jose, who posted 12 factors and hauled down a career-high 17 rebounds.
Phoenix received earlier than occurring an extended break as its subsequent recreation might be on April 26 in an out-of-town recreation with Magnolia in Zamboanga Metropolis.
Meralco, then again, additionally has a prolonged respite earlier than returning to motion on April 27 in opposition to Rain or Shine at Ynares Heart in Antipolo Metropolis.
