Phoenix is hopeful its previous win could be the springboard it badly needs in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup.
Phoenix aims to build on its momentum from a rousing bounce-back win the last time out when it collides with Ginebra in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup Sunday, Nov. 16.
Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Espana.
Phoenix, at joint ninth with Titan Ultra at 2–5, dismantled Terrafirma, 107–76, four days ago.
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Kai Ballungay powered the squad with 19 points and 12 rebounds, while Ricci Rivero added 16 points and six rebounds.
Jason Perkins chipped in 12 points, seven boards, and five assists as the Fuel Masters started hot and closed even stronger.
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Coach Willy Wilson is expected to again lean heavily on the trio as he looks to fan his squad's chances of sneaking into the playoff round.
Ballungay and Co. will face a vulnerable Ginebra squad coming off a 96–106 loss to Converge, where the Gin Kings struggled defensively against the 32-point-producing Juan Gomez de Liaño.
With both teams needing every win they can get, Phoenix sees this matchup as a prime chance to climb out of the lower bracket and keep their postseason hopes alive.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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