Phoenix’s rookie Tyler Tio. –PBA PHOTOS SMALL
MANILA, Philippines — Phoenix pulled the big games from its main gears when needed and upset Barangay Ginebra on Friday with a 101-93 win in the PBA Commissioners Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Javee Mocon, rookies Tyler Tio and Encho Serrano, Sean Anthony and import Kaleb Wesson came in as the Fuel Masters had a not-so-favorite result that gave them consecutive wins after starting 0-3 at home. mid-season congress.
The recent form also appeared after the PBA was issued decoration notice by a Batangas court on claims of unpaid debts of Phoenix.
Coach Topex Robinson, whose team entered the competition had lost all four previous games to Ginebra since the pandemic began.
Mocon topped with 20 points, Tio showed why Ginebra coach Tim Cone was surprised by his performance and produced 17 points and seven assists while compatriot second Serrano scored 16 points.
Wesson had 15 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists even as Anthony found his old form after injury workshops with 14 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists.
Ginebra realized an amazing failure, five days later give the Bay Area dragons a visit to their first defeat Last Sunday by a convincing margin.
Justin Brownlee was limited to 23 points on his 9/23 shot and turned to cut the ball four times, even showing a rare instance of anger after being rudely fouled by Phoenix rookie Chris Lalata in the second half. private.
Gin Kings lost with a score of 3-2.
Tim Cone shook Topex Robinson’s hand even though he appeared to dislike his decision to call a late timeout with Phoenix that assured an upset win over Ginebra. | via Jonas Terrado, Inquirer Sports
Sent by Inquirer Sports on Friday, October 14, 2022
Scores:
PHOENIX 101 – Mocon 20, Tio 17, Serrano 16, Wesson 15, Anthony 14, Jazul 7, Manganti 5, Garcia 3, Pascual 2, Lojera 2, Camacho 0, Muyang 0, Lalata 0.
GINEBRA 93 – Pringle 25, Brownlee 23, Malonzo 13, Thompson 11, Aguilar J. 7, Tenorio 7, Standhardinger 6, Gray 1, Pessumal 0, Mariano 0.
Zones: 16-23, 45-48, 74-77, 101-93.
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