RR Garcia posts double-double as Phoenix rises vs. Terrafirma for first win

RR Garcia turned out to be the shock hero as Phoenix Super LPG broke out of its droop with a 94-78 win towards Terrafirma within the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday on the PhilSports Arena.

Garcia posted a double-double outing of 20 factors and 10 assists on high of six rebounds to assist the Fuel Masters barge into the win column after a flat begin to the season with a 1-2 card. The Dyip, in the meantime, fell to 2-2. 

Javee Mocon additionally rediscovered his type within the payoff interval, pouring in all of his eight factors within the fourth to energy a 16-7 run that gave Phoenix an 80-73 lead. 

Garcia then sealed issues up, pulling down back-to-back baskets to cap off a wild end for the Fuel Masters that noticed them unleash a 14-3 closing run. 

Aside from his eight-point outing, Mocon additionally delivered on protection with six rebounds, two assists, and 4 steals whereas Jason Perkins and Ken Tuffin registered 18 and 17 markers apiece. 

The Dyip, who have been as soon as on a roll with a 2-0 begin, leaned on Javi Gomez de Liaño who churned out a team-high 19 factors alongside 5 rebounds, two steals, and one help to step up within the absence of Stephen Holt. 

Scores:

Phoenix 94 – Garcia 20, Perkins 18, Tuffin 17, Muyang 13, Daves 8, Mocon 8, Jazul 7, Rivero 3, Manganti 0, Alejandro 0, Verano 0.

Terrafirma 78 – Gomez de Liano 19, Tiongson 16, Camson 10, Alolino 8, Sangalang 8, Go 4, Carino 4, Mina 3, Ramos 2, Olivario 2, Calvo 2, Cahilig 0.

Quarters: 19-16, 39-44, 64-64, 94-78.

—Bea Micaller/JKC, GMA Integrated News