By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno MANILA – Meralco boosted its bid to clinch a twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals after edging Phoenix, 92-86, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig on Sunday night. KJ McDaniels finished with 19 points, 16 rebounds, two assists, four steals, and five blocks to lead the Bolts, who survived despite … Continue reading
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Phoenix routs Terrafirma to snap skid
By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno MANILA – Phoenix checked its two-game skid in the PBA Governors’ Cup after trampling Terrafirma, 125-100, on Saturday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Despite losing Du’Vaughn Maxwell, the Fuel Masters protected their huge lead en route to taking down the now-slumping Dyip. Maxwell was sent off with 6:32 … Continue reading
Phoenix snaps Terrafirma’s streak on Perkins domination
By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – Phoenix banked on an impressive start from Jason Perkins before pulling away for a 96-84 win over Terrafirma in the PBA Philippine Cup on Thursday at the Don Honorio Ventura State University Gym in Bacolor, Pampanga. Perkins exploded for 20 points in the first half to keep … Continue reading
Phoenix inches closer to finals berth
Phoenix inches closer to finals berth By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – Behind an impressive performance from Matt Wright, Phoenix took one step closer to its first Philippine Basketball Association finals appearance after beating TNT, 92-89, in Game 4 of their semifinal tie at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center. Still … Continue reading
TNT takes semis opener vs. Phoenix
TNT takes semis opener vs. Phoenix By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno MANILA (Philippines News Agency)– TNT took Game 1 of its PBA Philippine Cup semifinals against Phoenix with a 95-92 squeaker on Wednesday night at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center in Pampanga. The Tropang Giga recovered from a slow first quarter by holding the … Continue reading
Phoenix power forward’s suspension lifted
Manila — The PBA Commissioner’s Office has lifted the suspension of Calvin Abueva on Sunday paving the way for the Phoenix power forward to rejoin his team and play starting Monday. PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial, deputy commissioner Eric Castro and technical office Mauro Bengua sat down with Phoenix Super LPG team manager Paolo Bugia, coach … Continue reading
Phoenix pulls off Q4 comeback to edge Magnolia
Phoenix pulls off Q4 comeback to edge Magnolia By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno MANILA (Philippines News Agency)– Phoenix showed resilience down the stretch on Friday night, downing Magnolia, 91-84, through a fourth-quarter run in their Philippine Basketball Association game at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center. The Fuel Masters, down by as much as 17 … Continue reading
Phoenix pummels Meralco to open campaign
Phoenix pummels Meralco to open campaign By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno MANILA (Philippines News Agency)– Phoenix came alive late in the first quarter and bludgeoned Meralco, 116-98, in Day 2 of the Philippine Basketball Association bubble at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center on Monday night. Despite a solid start from the Bolts that even … Continue reading
Phoenix fires Louie Alas
Phoenix fires Louie Alas By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno (Photo courtesy of Louis Alas’ Facebook page) MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – Phoenix made a shocking announcement on Friday night, relieving Louie Alas as its head coach. “After much deliberation, (the) management has decided to discontinue Mr. Louie Alas’ services as head coach,” the Fuel Masters said in … Continue reading
Phoenix edges SMB for 1st PBA semis win
Phoenix edges SMB for 1st PBA semis win By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — Phoenix Fuel Masters bounced back in its Philippine Basketball Association Philippine Cup semifinal series against San Miguel Beermen with a 92-90, Game 3 win at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Sunday night. Clutch free throws … Continue reading
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