Phoenix Fuel Masters Conclude PBA Season on High Note with Victory Over Blackwater
Source: news.source.inquirer
Phoenix Fuel Masters ended their PBA Philippine Cup and Season 49 campaign with a strong performance, defeating Blackwater Bossing 124-109 at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Jason Perkins and Kenneth Tuffin set career highs with 39 and 29 points respectively, while rookie Kai Ballungay contributed significantly. Despite finishing with a 4-7 record in the eliminations, Phoenix showed promise with their young talent. Blackwater, on the other hand, ended with a 2-9 record in the tournament.
Key Points
Phoenix Fuel Masters won their last game of the PBA Philippine Cup against Blackwater Bossing, finishing with a score of 124-109.
Jason Perkins scored a career-high 39 points, and Kenneth Tuffin added 29 points, both career highs.
Rookie Kai Ballungay had a double-double with 14 points and 14 rebounds for Phoenix.
Phoenix concluded the eliminations with a 4-7 record and an overall 8-33 record in the 2024-25 season, missing the playoffs in all three conferences.
Blackwater ended the tournament with a 2-9 record, with significant contributions from Richard Escoto and RK Ilagan.
Blackwater had a better performance in the Governors’ Cup, winning half of their 33 matches with the help of import George King.
