Tag: Phoenix
Top teams Magnolia, Phoenix square off against crucial foes
Tyler Bey (No. 0) may be taking down defenses, but contributions up and down the roster is what’s fueling Magnolia ’s current run. —PBA IMAGES Magnolia looks to reclaim its groove while Phoenix Super LPG hopes to stay on theirs in a PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) Commissioner’s Cup doubleheader on Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum…
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PBA: Johnathan Williams III credits young Phoenix players in hot streak
Phoenix Fuel Masters’ import Johnathan Williams III. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Johnathan Williams III filled up the stat sheet in Phoenix’s 99-98 win over Converge in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup and there’s a pretty good reason why. Despite puffing up his chest and owning up to his monster double-double of 27 points and 16 rebounds on…
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PBA: Phoenix sends Converge to dismal 0-5 start with tight win
Phoenix Fuel Masters’ import Johnathan Williams III. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Phoenix Super LPG kept it together in the most critical times to escape desperate Converge by the skin of its teeth, 99-98, in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Saturday. Kenneth Tuffin hit the go-ahead basket off a Jason Perkins dime to preserve the efforts of…
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PBA: Phoenix repulses Blackwater for back to back wins
Phoenix Fuel Masters’ Jason Perkins. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines— Phoenix Super LPG used a strong finishing kick on Friday night to nip Blackwater, 111-106, in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Jason Perkins had 23 points, import Johnathan Williams III 21, while skipper RJ Jazul added 19 more off the…
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PBA: Jayjay Alejandro, inspired by son, plays his best in Phoenix win
Phoenix guard Jayjay Alejandro.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Jayjay Alejandro had someone special watching in the stands during Phoenix’s win over NLEX in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Friday at Araneta Coliseum. Buoyed by his son’s attendance, Alejandro spearheaded the Fuel Masters’ comeback by unleashing 15 of his career-high 18 points in the fourth quarter. “This victory…
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PBA: Phoenix rallies from 15 down to defeat NLEX
Phoenix Fuel Masters’ Jjay Alejandro. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Phoenix Super LPG clawed back from 15 points down to stun NLEX, 113-101, opening the Fuel Masters’ PBA Commissioner’s Cup campaign on a good note. Jjay Alejandro delivered 15 of his career-best 18 points in the payoff frame to lead the club to the victory in the…
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Tio bullish on Phoenix rookies
Phoenix guard Tyler Tio. PBA IMAGES Tyler Tio is looking forward to how the four rookies can provide a lift for Phoenix once the real games start in the season-opening PBA Commissioner’s Cup. The Fuel Masters enter the 48th season with first-round pick Ken Tuffin, Ricci Rivero, Raffy Verano and Matthew Daves looking to figure…
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PBA: Ricci Rivero says familiarity with coach Jamike Jarin will help at Phoenix
PBA Rookie Draft second round Ricci Rivero of Phoenix Fuel Masters. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Familiarity will be of big help for Ricci Rivero as he begins his new chapter in the PBA with the Phoenix Fuel Masters. Rivero, a University of the Philippines product, was drafted in the second round of the 2023 PBA Draft…
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The Hundred: Birmingham Phoenix close out campaign with win over London Spirit
Birmingham Phoenix ended their men’s Hundred campaign with a 77-run win over London Spirit at Edgbaston. Phoenix at last delivered the collective batting power display which has eluded them until the final game, piling up 185 for five, led by 52 from Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett’s 47. Spirit were then sentenced to their fifth…
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The Hundred: Southern Brave women and men make it double delight against Birmingham Phoenix
Southern Brave held their nerve to beat winless Birmingham Phoenix by three runs in a thrilling women’s Hundred clash at the Ageas Bowl. Danni Wyatt and Smriti Mandhana set Brave on their way to a fifth victory from six fixtures with an 84-run opening stand, while Lauren Bell, Georgia Adams and Anya Shrubsole each took…
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