The Daily Tribune
PHOENIX ENDS PHL CUP BID ON HIGH NOTE
Phoenix Fuel Masters concluded their PBA Philippine Cup campaign with a victory over Blackwater, 124-109.
Jason Perkins and Kenneth Tuffin delivered career-high performances, scoring 39 and 29 points respectively.
The Fuel Masters finished the eliminations with a 4-7 win-loss record, securing wins in their last two games.
Despite the win, Phoenix failed to qualify for the playoffs in all three conferences of the season.
Young talents like Tuffin and Kai Ballungay, who contributed 14 points and 14 rebounds, are seen as key for the team's future.
Blackwater ended their conference with a 2-9 record, with Richard Escoto and RK Ilagan leading their scoring with 20 and 18 points, respectively.
The Bossing had a challenging season, failing to advance to the playoffs in any of the three conferences.
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