Phoenix staves off Blackwater to finish atop Group B after first round
Phoenix Fuel Masters defeated Blackwater 102-93 to finish the first round of the PBA Governors’ Cup at the top of Group B. Jason Perkins led the scoring for Phoenix, while Kentrel Barkley's 36-point performance for Blackwater was not enough to secure a win.
Why it matters
This result significantly impacts the standings and playoff positioning for the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup.
Phoenix staved off the hard-fighting Blackwater, 102-93, to get back on the winning track in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Tuesday, July 28.
The Fuel Masters banked on an 11-3 spurt in the final frame to create the much-needed separation, enough to cushion a late fightback from the Bossing to close out the first round of the eliminations on the winning note.
Jason Perkins led the charge with 25 points and six rebounds while import BJ Johnson added 23 points and 12 rebounds.
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