Phoenix Fuel Masters bag first PBA Philippine Cup win

Updated Mon, April 14, 2025 at 2:14 AM Published Sun, April 13, 2025 at 8:10 PM

The Phoenix Fuel Masters secured their first victory of the PBA Philippine Cup by defeating the Meralco Bolts 109-97, improving their record to 1-2.

Jason Perkins made an immediate impact in his tournament debut, scoring 19 points and grabbing five rebounds after recovering from the flu.

Tyler Tio led the team with 22 points and six assists, while Ricci Rivero added 20 points, including a perfect 4-of-4 from three-point range.

Kai Ballungay also contributed 11 points and eight rebounds for the Fuel Masters.

This win marks Phoenix's first of the season, playing with their full lineup for the first time after previous games had missing players.

Phoenix coach Jamike Jarin emphasized the importance of playing with a full lineup and the positive impact of Jason Perkins.

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