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CLUTCH CHARITIES. Jason Perkins tries to shake off the defense as he leads Phoenix to return NorthPort, 110-105, at their PBA meeting at the University of Angeles Foundation Sports and Cultural Center on Thursday (October 15, 2020). Perkins scored 31 points, including two crucial free throws within 12 seconds of the game. (Photo courtesy of PBA Images)
MANILA – Phoenix on Thursday night bet on big free throws in the final 12 seconds to resist NorthPort, 110-105, in their Philippine Basketball Association game at the University of Angeles Foundation Sports and Cultural Center .
Jason Perkins and RJ Jazul sealed victory for the Fuel Masters with four consecutive charities as they kept Batang Pier, which had its struggles from the free throw line throughout the game, from completing a comeback from a 14 deficit. points.
Perkins finished with 31 points, 12 rebounds and two assists for Phoenix, which tied TNT for the top of the team’s standings at 2-0.
Matt Wright, who exploded for 36 points in Phoenix’s season-opening win over Meralco, played more of an enabler this time, dishing out nine assists, but still scored 23 points in addition to seven rebounds and one steal.
Chris Standhardinger had 28 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, but was just 6 of 16 from the free throw line when NorthPort fell to 0-2.
Sean Anthony had a triple-double of 23 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists with four steals.
As a unit, the team only shot 25 of 42 from the charity band.
Scores:
Phoenix 110 – Perkins 31, Wright 23, Chua 17, Jazul 10, Heruela 9, Ríos 8, Intal 5, Napoles 4, Marcelo 3, García 0, Reyes 0
NorthPort 105 – Standhardinger 28, Anthony 23, Lanete 17, Ferrer 14, Taha 7, Nabong 6, Elorde 4, Revilla 2, Guinto 2, Cruz 2, Subido 0, Manganti 0
Quarterly Scores: 23-23, 55-51, 83-77, 110-105. (PNA)
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