Phoenix is determined to crash the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup playoff party, but has to hurdle NLEX first.
The Phoenix Fuel Masters are determined to stay in the playoff hunt as they face the struggling NLEX Road Warriors in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup on Sunday, Jan. 19, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
Match kicks off at 7:30 p.m.
Phoenix, currently at 3-6, is coming off a hard-fought 104-110 loss to Magnolia, where the team's resilience was on display despite falling short in the endgame.
Now, with their playoff hopes still alive, the Fuel Masters are determined to bounce back and secure a much-needed win.
Donovan Smith, Phoenix’s reliable import, will lead the charge, backed by consistent locals like Tyler Tio as they aim to capitalize on NLEX’s recent struggles.
With both teams sharing identical records, this showdown is pivotal in shaping the lower half of the PBA playoff race.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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