Phoenix takes down Aguilar-less Ginebra

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Phoenix takes down Aguilar-less Ginebra
(UPDATED) With the win, Phoenix gets an outright quarterfinals berth

MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – The Phoenix Fuel Masters took full advantage of the undermanned and cold-shooting Barangay Ginebra San Miguel for a 79-73 win to book a quarterfinals ticket in the 2017 PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday, January 22 at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig.

Rookie Matthew Wright topscored with 18 points to go with 5 rebounds and 5 assists while JC Intal had a double-double 16 points and 10 rebounds in the team’s sixth win in 10 games, putting them in contention for the second seed and the twice-to-beat edge.

Simon Enciso had 10 points while Willy Wilson had 10 points and 12 rebounds as the Fuel Masters bucked 28 turnovers.

Phoenix led by as much as 12 with Ginebra missing starting center Japeth Aguilar (hyperextended elbow) and Aljon Mariano (sprained ankle).

The Gin Kings, who fell to 5-5, tried to rally in the final quarter but fell short as they shot a mere two-of-22 from long range, with the second triple already coming inside the final minute. 

Despite shooting 6-of-18 from the field, LA Tenorio was Ginebra’s top scorer with 15 points. Mark Caguioa also had 15 markers off the bench.

Scottie Thompson and Dave Marcelo each had 10 points as Thompson, who has been averaging close to 11 rebounds this conference, was limited to just 8 rebounds.

Scores:

Phoenix (79):
Wright 18, Intal 16, Enciso 11, W. Wilson 10, J. wilson 8, Lanete 5, Torres 5, Baguio 3, Borboran 2, Miranda 1, Caperal 0, Alolino 0.

Ginebra (73):
Tenorio 15, Caguioa 15, Thompson 10, Marcelo 10, Devance 8, Ferrer 7, Mercado 3, Cruz 3, Ellis 2, Taha 0, Helterbrand 0.

Quarter scores:
17-10, 38-26, 57-47, 79-73.

– Rappler.com

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