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Matthew Wright proved to be the right man for Phoenix Super LPG after leading the team to a second consecutive semi-final season in the PBA Philippine Cup.
In one of the biggest games of his career and in Phoenix franchise history, Wright rose to the occasion and delivered a great moment in the clutch when he landed the game’s winning triple in a thrilling 89- win win. 88 that closed the playoff door. Magnolia.
The 29-year-old Wright finished with 32 points and nine assists to help second-seeded Fuel Masters reach the All-Filipino semifinals again, where they collide with no. 3 TNT Tropang Giga in a best of five duel.
The 6-foot-4 striker averaged 20.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 7.3 assists as the Fuel Masters went 2-0 in the final week of eliminations to clinch a two-shot lead in the quarterfinals.
Wright’s heroics and numbers made him the unanimous choice for Cignal TV-PBA Press Corps Player of the Week for the November 9-15 period.
Meralco point guard Aaron Black (9.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists) shared the limelight with Wright when he earned a second consecutive Rookie of the Week citation from members of the media covering the pace of the PBA.
Wright’s consistent display also stabilizes his control over the players’ statistical run with 35.9 points behind the norms of 22.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 6.0 assists.
But putting his individual goals aside, Wright is more focused on the much bigger goal of winning a revolutionary championship for Phoenix.
“That’s the goal I always wanted. I feel like I’m one of the best. I know that to be mentioned among the best, you have to win certain awards and championships. I’m trying to focus on that and do the right thing,” he said.
“If you do the right thing and are humble, those awards will come. Look at June Mar, he’s the most humble guy in the world, so I’m trying to take a page out of his book. We have seven wins left until the championship. long playoff. I’d worry about that when all is said and done. “
