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PBA: Phoenix sends TNT to worst start since 2000 All-Filipino
Phoenix Fuel Masters secured a dominant 95-81 victory over TNT Tropang Giga in the PBA Philippine Cup.
Phoenix established a significant lead early, going up by as much as 26 points.
Jason Perkins led the Fuel Masters with 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists.
Tyler Tio contributed 16 points, while Ken Tuffin and rookie Kai Ballungay added 10 points each.
For TNT, Calvin Oftana had 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists, and Simon Enciso added 14 points.
This win improves Phoenix's record to 2-3 in the ongoing conference.
TNT dropped to its worst start since the 2000 All-Filipino Cup, remaining winless after three games.
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