It has been an up-and-down journey so far for Phoenix in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup.
After a tough loss to one of the league’s juggernauts, Kai Ballungay and the Phoenix Fuel Masters look to regroup as they face the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup on Friday, May 16.
The match is at 7:30 p.m. at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig. Fans can watch the livestream on the One Sports YouTube channel.
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Phoenix, now 2-4, is coming off a 111-92 defeat to San Miguel last May 11. Despite the outcome, Ballungay delivered a strong performance, tallying 23 points in a spirited duel with eight-time MVP June Mar Fajardo.
Ken Tuffin and Jason Perkins also contributed with 16 and 15 points, respectively, but it wasn’t enough to slow down the Beermen’s firepower.
The Fuel Masters now face another powerhouse in 3-2 Ginebra, which is fresh off a convincing 85-66 win over Converge.
Phoenix will need more from its supporting cast and another big game from Ballungay to keep pace and snap its slide as the race for playoff positioning heats up.
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(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]