Nothing has gone Phoenix’s way in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup so far. But the Fuel Masters are not out of the playoff picture just yet.
The Phoenix Fuel Masters are desperate to stop the bleeding as they take on the NLEX Road Warriors in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup on Sunday, June 1.
The match starts at 5:00 p.m. at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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Phoenix (2-6) has now dropped three straight games, the latest a 99-109 loss to Rain or Shine.
Ken Tuffin led the Fuel Masters in that outing with 15 points and six rebounds, while Tyler Tio and Raffy Verano added 14 points apiece. But the trio’s efforts weren’t enough to contain a red-hot Adrian Nocum, who torched them for 30 points.
With their playoff hopes fading, the Fuel Masters know they need to string together wins—starting with a tough challenge against NLEX.
The Road Warriors (6-2) are also coming off a loss, a 92-108 setback to Meralco that halted their six-game win streak.
Phoenix hopes to catch NLEX on the rebound and turn the tide of their campaign before it's too late.
(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.]