Phoenix Fuel Masters’ Victory Over NLEX Road Warriors
Phoenix Fuel Masters showcased a dominant performance against NLEX Road Warriors in the PBA Philippine Cup, securing a 112-77 victory at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.
RJ Jazul’s Three-Point Barrage
RJ Jazul led the charge for Phoenix Fuel Masters with an impressive display of long-range shooting. He knocked down 6 of his 9 three-point attempts, finishing with a game-high 19 points in just 22 minutes of play.
Efficient Shooting Display
Phoenix’s sharpshooting was on full display as they shot an efficient 17-of-33 from beyond the arc as a team. In contrast, NLEX struggled from three-point range, converting only 11 of their 50 attempts.
Key Performances
Aside from Jazul’s stellar performance, Kenneth Tuffin contributed 17 points with a perfect 3-of-3 shooting from three-point territory. Jayjay Alejandro and Kent Salado also made significant contributions with two triples each.
Game Highlights
Phoenix took control of the game early on and never looked back. Despite a brief comeback attempt by NLEX in the third quarter, the Fuel Masters maintained their composure and extended their lead to as many as 39 points in the final period.
Final Scores
Phoenix 112 – Jazul 19, Tuffin 17, Alehandro 16, Salado 11, Perkins 10, and more.
NLEX 77 – Valdez 16, Nermal 12, Bolick 11, Amer 11, Semerad 11, and more.