PBA: Phoenix averts collapse vs Rain or Shine

The Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters averted a collapse towards the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 99-98, on Saturday within the PBA forty eighth Commissioner’s Cup on the Ynares Center in Antipolo.

Phoenix led by as a lot as 20 factors within the second quarter, 46-26, earlier than ending the primary half at 51-49. Rain or Shine had the lead as the ultimate body opened, 78-74, however Phoenix had a 16-0 run and reclaimed the lead, 90-78, earlier than taking over the win regardless of Jhonard Clarito and Santi Santilan’s triples late within the recreation.

Import Jonathan Williams had 29 factors, 18 rebounds, and 7 assists, whereas Ken Tuffin had 9 factors and 12 rebounds as Phoenix improved to 2-1.

Santi Santillan had 17 factors, whereas Andrei Caracut and import Dajuan Summers chipped in 15 factors apiece because the Elasto Painters remained winless in three video games.

Phoenix will subsequent face the Blackwater Bossing on Friday, whereas Rain or Shine will go towards Barangay Ginebra San Miguel on the identical day.

Scores:

Phoenix 99 – Williams 29, Perkins 14, Tio 13, Manganti 10, Tuffin 9, Rivero 9, Mocon 6, Alejandro 3, Jazul 3, Muyang 2, Verano 1, Daves 0, Camacho 0.

Rain or Shine 98 – Santillan 17, Caracut 15, Summers 15, Belo 9, Nambatac 9, Clarito 9, Mamuyac 7, Belga 7, Demusis 4, Borboran 4, Ildefonso 2, Norwood 0.

Quarters: 27-16, 51-49, 74-78, 99-98.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News