PHOENIX was able to show a glimpse of its development as it mercilessly dealt Kia a ferocious 125-102 beating to list its first win in the 2017-18 Philippine Basketball Association Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City last night.
A balanced attack from the Fuel Masters paved the way for their victory as a total of eight players scored in twin-digits, led by Matthew Wright, JC Intal and Justin Chua, who each scored 15 markers.
Right behind them are RJ Jazul and Gelo Alolino, who scored 13-apiece, while Doug Kramer and rookie Jason Perkins added 12 and Joseph Eriobu 11.
Phoenix now owns an improved 1-1 slate, while Kia dropped to 0-2 in the cellar.
It was all Phoenix from start to finish as it carved a quick double-digit lead, 22-11, in the latter part of the opening quarter before holding a 24-14 cushion after one.
