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Matthew Wright played true to form Sunday night and lifted the Phoenix Super LPG over TNT Tropang Giga, 92-89, to move closer to a win before advancing to the Finals for the first time at the Philippine Basketball Association Cup. from the Philippines in the gymnasium of the University Foundation of Angeles. in Pampanga.
Wright scored 25 points that he stood out with five 3-pointers and a difficult turnaround that vanished in a jump against Roger Pogoy late in the game that kept the Fuel Masters on top en route to a 2-1 lead in the series at best of five.
“There’s really no secret, I really have to get up and play despite the pain and play through limited mobility,” said Wright, who played with a right ankle due to a sprain. “I thanked God for winning the second game without me even though I played as much as I could. We are a deep team and everyone in our bank can contribute ”.
Wright played just six minutes before injuring his ankle in a 92-95 Game One loss last Wednesday. But the Fuel Masters tied the series last Friday with a 110-103 victory in Game 2 with Wright watching action for just two minutes.
Phoenix could conclude the series in Game Four at 6:30 pm on Wednesday.
After Bobby Ray Parks’ setback with 40 seconds left that narrowed the gap to 89-90, the Fuel Masters went to Wright for that turnaround that gave them a three-point cushiom with 22 seconds left.
Jayson Castro forced a triple to tie the game, but was challenged and Justin Chua took the rebound when the buzzer expired.
After his gigantic performance of 20 points, 15 rebounds and four assists in the second game, Calvin Abueva had another great night with 25 points, 14 rebounds, six assists and four steals, RJ Jazul and Jason Andre Perkins contributed 11 points each for Phoenix.
“It’s about giving one more pass, we just want to bring joy. When the going gets tough, enjoy that moment, ”said Phoenix coach Topex Robinson.
Parks led TNT with 19 points, 13 rebounds and six assists.
