Phoenix routs Blackwater, revives playoffs hopes

FootballSports
17 Apr 2026 • 8:08 PM MYT
The Manila Times
The Manila Times

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Phoenix overwhelmed Blackwater, 125-108, to revive its PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup playoff hopes on Friday at the Ynares Center in Montalban, Rizal.

Three Fuel Masters scored 20 or more points even as the Phoenix bench dominated the Bossing en route to their fifth win in eight starts.

The Bossing dropped to 1-6, while the team lost its second straight game since interim coach Patrick Aquino replaced Jeff Cariaso.

James Dickey had monster numbers of 27 points, 26 rebounds and five assists to lead the Fuel Masters.

Jason Perkins added 25, while Ken Tuffin had 20, while Tyler Tio and Ricci Rivero finished with 14 and 13, respectively.

Robert Upshaw led the Bossing with 36 points, Sedrick Barefield added 27, while Paul Zamar  scored 14.

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