PBA: Phoenix downs Blackwater for back-to-back wins

The Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters defeated the Blackwater Bossing, 111-106, on Friday for their second straight win in the PBA 48th Season Commissioner's Cup.

Phoenix led by as much as 13 points, 52-39, with less than four minutes left in the second frame. Blackwater, however, reclaimed the lead in the third period before ending the said frame with a 77-76 advantage.

After leading by just three points, 98-95, the Fuel Masters made a 5-0 run past the halfway mark of the final frame before they eventually took the win.

Reinforcement Johnathan Williams posted a near triple-double of 21 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, while Jason Perkins had 23 points, eight rebounds, and four assists for the Fuel Masters as they improved to 3-1.

The win spoiled Chris Ortiz' 35-point, 13-rebound performance for Blackwater which went down to 1-3.

Scores:

Phoenix 111 – Perkins 23, Williams 21, Jazul 19, Rivero 14, Mocon 13, Tio 10, Manganti 3, Tuffin 3, Alejandro 3, Daves 2, Verano 0, Lalata 0.

Blackwater 106 – Ortiz 35, Ilagan 12, David 12, Suerte 11, Ular 10, Banal 8, Rosario 7, Ayonayon 6, DiGregorio 2, Casio 2, Guinto 1, McCarthy 0, Escoto 0, Hill 0.

Quarters: 31-22, 52-49, 77-76, 111-106.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News