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The Phoenix Fuel Masters got a huge lift from Mac Baracael in their OT win over the Elite even as Ginebra got the business end of Tropang TNT’s arsenal in the 2016 PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
Game Capsules (adapted from Interaksyon):
PHOENIX FUEL MASTERS over BLACKWATER ELITE, 124-120 (OT)
Box Scores.
The Phoenix Fuel Masters needed an extra period but got the job done when it needed to as they snapped a two-game losing streak with a badly-needed win over Blackwater, 124-120, on Wednesday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.
Phoenix improved to 3-5 in the Oppo PBA Commissioner’s Cup standings while knocking skidding Blackwater down to 3-7 after a fourth consecutive loss.
The balanced Fuel Masters got a huge effort from import Kevin Pinkney, who had 21 points and 16 rebounds, and Mac Baracael, who also finished with 21.
JC Intal added 19, RR Garcia had 18 and five assists, while Willy Wilson chipped in with 16 markers, including three triples.
They also overcame a huge performance from Blackwater’s Carlo Lastimosa, who scored a game-high 28 points, including a three-pointer that sent the game to overtime and seven of the Elite’s 11 points in the extra period. He did, however, miss a potentially game-winning free throw at the end of regulation.
Lines of the Game:
Kevin Pinkney (PHX) - 21pts, 16rebs, 3blks, 1ast, 1stl, 8/16 FGs
MJ Rhett (BLA) - 18pts, 25rebs, 4blks
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TROPANG TNT over BGY. GINEBRA GIN KINGS, 107-92
Box Scores.
Tropang TNT rode a big fourth quarter on the way to a double-digit win over Barangay Ginebra, 107-92, in the Oppo PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Wednesday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.
With the game tied at 73-all heading into the fourth quarter, Tropang TNT outscored their opponents, 34-19, in the final period to notch their fifth victory in nine games, forcing a tie with their victims.
Import David Simon led the way with 30 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks. Rookie forward Troy Rosario also shone, finishing with 22 points built around five three-pointers.
Mo Tautuaa, another first-year player for TNT, notched 12 points in just over 12 minutes of play while star guard Jayson Castro finished with 10 points and five assists as he came off the bench again.
Import Othyus Jeffers finished with 29 points, 16 rebounds and six assists for Ginebra. Greg Slaughter had a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds.
Lines of the Game:
David Simon (TNT) - 30pts, 14rebs, 4asts, 3blks, 11/19 FGs
Othyus Jeffers (GIN) - 29pts, 16rebs, 6asts, 2stls, 1blk, 9/17 FGs
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