Jason Perkins scored a conference-high 33 points as Phoenix defeated Blackwater, 106-98, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City, boosting Phoenix's playoff hopes in the PBA Philippine Cup.
Perkins' performance, which included seven rebounds, helped the Fuel Masters improve their record to 3-6 and share ninth place with Titan Ultra.
Ricci Rivero also contributed significantly with 25 points and nine rebounds for Phoenix.
Blackwater absorbed their seventh consecutive loss, falling to 1-7, despite Sedrick Barefield's 25 points and Christian David's 18 points and 10 rebounds.
Notable for Blackwater, Abu Tratter scored 17 points and Dalph Panopio added 12 points in their first game since being tapped to represent Gilas Pilipinas in the Southeast Asian Games.
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