Phoenix import James Dickey III. PBA ImagesMANILA — After losing back-to-back games, Phoenix bounced back with a 125-108 win over Blackwater in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner's Cup on Friday at the Ynares Center Montalban.
It was a welcome result for the Fuel Masters, after absorbing defeats at the hands of Barangay Ginebra (96-109) and NLEX (102-120).
Import James Dickey III led the offensive charge with 27 points on 10-of-13 clip to go with 26 rebounds and five assists, while Jason Perkins had 25 points and four rebounds.
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Ken Tuffin delivered 20 points, contributing to the balanced attack, while Tyler Tio and Ricci Rivero chipped in 14 and 13 markers, respectively.
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After installing a 67-56 lead at the half, the Fuel Masters coupled it with a 30-23 third quarter, cruising to the win.
On the other hand, Robert Upshaw III had a near double-double of 36 points and nine rebounds in the loss, as Blackwater slid to its fourth straight loss.
The Scores:
PHOENIX 125 – Dickey III 27, Perkins 25, Tuffin 20, Tio 14, Rivero 13, Santos 6, Nelle 4, Ynot 4, Delos Santos 3, Caperal 3, Ando 3, Gozum 2, Daves 1, Escandor 0
BLACKWATER 108 – Upshaw III 36, Barefield 27, Zamar 14, Andrade 8, Murrell 6, Tratter 6, Una 4, Jopia 3, Altamirano 2, David 2, Escoto 0, Dumont 0, Guinto 0, Mallilin 0
QUARTERS: 34-26, 67-56, 97-79, 125-108