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PBA: Phoenix dedicates win to JC Cullar after father’s death
The Phoenix Fuel Masters dedicated their recent PBA Philippine Cup victory over NorthPort to their teammate JC Cullar, whose father passed away abroad the day before the game.
Despite the tragic news, JC Cullar chose to play for the Fuel Masters against NorthPort, contributing 4 points and 4 assists to their 118-107 win.
Phoenix head coach Jamike Jarin expressed his support for Cullar, acknowledging the difficulty of playing while grieving and highlighting the player's dedication.
Cullar stated his commitment to both his biological family and his 'Phoenix family,' believing his father would have wanted him to play.
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