Jason Perkins' Comeback Powers Phoenix to Victory Over Meralco in PBA Philippine Cup
Source: news.source.inquirer
Jason Perkins' return to the court was instrumental in Phoenix Fuel Masters' first win of the PBA Philippine Cup, defeating Meralco Bolts 109-97. Perkins contributed 19 points and five rebounds, while teammates Ricci Rivero and Tyler Tio also played key roles in the victory. Despite a strong performance from Meralco's Chris Newsome and Raymar Jose, Phoenix maintained a significant lead throughout the game.
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Jason Perkins returned to action after missing previous games due to illness, contributing significantly with 19 points and 5 rebounds.
Phoenix Fuel Masters secured their first win of the PBA Philippine Cup, defeating Meralco Bolts 109-97.
Ricci Rivero and Tyler Tio were standout performers for Phoenix, with Rivero scoring a career-high 20 points and Tio leading with 22 points.
Meralco, despite a balanced scoring effort led by Chris Newsome's 18 points, couldn't close the gap after falling behind by 26 points.
Raymar Jose of Meralco had a notable performance with 12 points and a career-high 17 rebounds.
Phoenix will next play on April 26 against Magnolia in Zamboanga City, while Meralco faces Rain or Shine on April 27 in Antipolo City.
