A tall task ahead for the Phoenix Fuel Masters, who are hellbent on finally nailing that elusive win in the PBA Commissioner's Cup up against a surging NorthPort Batang Pier.
Phoenix will try to break into the win column as the Fuel Masters challenge the unbeaten and league-leading NorthPort Batang Pier in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
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Winless at 0-4, only the Fuel Masters and Terrafirma Dyip (0-5) are left as the squads who are yet to register a victory in the tournament.
Phoenix’s struggles continued in its last outing, absorbing a 94-72 beatdown at the hands of Brgy. Ginebra in a game where the Fuel Masters were outscored in the second half, 47-24.
Donovan Smith posted a double-double of 20 points and 15 rebounds, while Kenneth Tuffin added 15 points in yet another loss for the Fuel Masters.
Facing a NorthPort squad sitting atop the standings with a 5-0 record, it will be a tall task ahead for coach Jamike Jarin and co., especially in stopping the dynamic local duo of Joshua Munzon and Arvin Tolentino.
Game time is at 7:30 p.m.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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