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MANILA, Philippines – The Star Hotshots won their second straight game with a blowout victory over the Phoenix Fuel Masters, 123-79, on Saturday, December 10, at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Led in scoring by newcomer Paul Lee and Allein Maliksi, the Hotshots got right to business by dropping 35 points in the first period to take control of the contest the entire way.
It was the second consecutive victory for the Hotshots, who improved to 2-2 in the PBA Philippine Cup under new head coach Chito Victolero. Phoenix’s record fell to also 2-2.
Lee and Maliksi each scored 18 points, with the latter providing his production off the bench. PJ Simon added 15 points, while Justin Melton and Mark Barroca each registered 11 points in the blowout victory.
Phoenix was led by the 16 points of Simon Enciso, while JC Intal pitched in 13 points in the losing effort.
The victory gives Star momentum ahead of its December 18 clash against the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters – Lee’s old team. It will also mark the first game James Yap will face his former squad.
Phoenix, meanwhile, will aim to re-group against TNT on Friday.
Scores:
Star (123): Lee 18, Maliksi 18, Simon 15, Melton 11, Jalalon 11, Barroca 11, Pingris 8, Brondial 8, Ramos 7, Reavis 7, Sangalang 4, Abundo 4, Javier 1, De Leon 0
Phoenix (79): Enciso 16, Intal 13, W. Wilson 13, Wright 12, Caperal 8, Borboran 5, Lanete 4, Torres 4, Baguio 2, Hayes 2, Alolino 0, J. Wilson 0, Miranda 0
Quarter scores: 35-20, 61-38, 91-53, 123-79 – Rappler.com
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