Matthew Wright and the Phoenix Fuelmasters ended a two-game slide after beating the Barangay Ginebra Kings, 94-91, in an out-of-town game of the 2017 PBA Commissioner’s Cup Saturday night in Davao City.(PBA.PH)
THE Phoenix Fuelmasters snapped a two-game slide with a tight 94-91 win over the Barangay Ginebra Kings Saturday in the 2017 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the University of Southeastern Gym in Davao City.
Import Jameel McKay converted a tough shot under the basket that put Phoenix ahead, 92-91, with 18.6 seconds left.
Ginebra committed a crucial turnover in the next play then Mathew Wright made pressure-packed free throws with 7.6 ticks to go, giving Phoenix a 94-91 edge.
Kevin Ferrer missed a potential game-tying triple at the buzzer, sealing Phoenix’s second win in four games.
It was Ginebra’s first game since its championship loss to the San Miguel Beermen in the Philippine Cup.
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