Phoenix bounces back, adds to TNT's woes

After falling to Magnolia last Saturday, Phoenix bounced back and dominated TNT, 95-81, on Friday in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Montalban, Rizal.

It was a wire-to-wire win for the Fuel Masters who went hot early as they doubled the Tropang 5G's output in the first quarter, 28-14, before claiming a 50-32 lead by halftime.

It was all Phoenix then as it registered its biggest lead, 86-60, with 7:09 left despite TNT's late game efforts.

Jason Perkins had 27 points, six rebounds, three assists, one block, and had no fouls to lead the Fuel Masters, while Tyler Tio had 16 points.

Calvin Oftana was a rebound shy of a double-double outing with 20 points, nine rebounds, six assists, and a steal, while Simon Enciso had 14 points for TNT.

Phoenix improved to 2-3, while the Grand Slam-seeking TNT remained winless in three games.

Scores:

Phoenix – Perkins 27, Tio 16, Tuffin 11, Ballungay 11, Jazul 10, Garcia 8, Camacho 3, Manganti 3, Soyud 2, Verano 2, Ular 2, Rivero 0, Alejandro 0, Daves 0.

TNT – Oftana 20, Enciso 14, Nambatac 12, Pogoy 10, Razon 6, Heruela 6, Khobuntin 5, Erram 4, Payawal 2, Galinato 2, Williams 0, Ebona 0, Aurin 0, Varilla 0.

Quarters: 28-14, 50-32, 73-55, 95-81.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News