Phoenix Super LPG tries to score a follow-up win when it goes up against NLEX on Wednesday in Season 50 Philippine Basketball Association Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
Inspired by their huge 109-103 win over defending champion San Miguel Beer last week, the Fuel Masters through their run and gun game shoot for second win after three games against the Road Warrior at 7:30 p.m.
‘It only means that we can beat big teams like champion San Miguel Beer. You get into that rut about what is the terrible thing that can happen next. So it is really for the players to actually know that this team is capable and that is big team.’
Ricci Rivero posted 16 points along with seven rebounds and three assists while Kai Ballungay and Tyler Tio racked up 14 points each in that huge victory that put Phoenix in a 1-1 slate.
But the Road Warriors, who are also holding the same 1-1 record, are expecting the return of combo guard Robert Bolick who mourned the passing of his father last week to bounce back from a frustrating 91-97 defeat to Terrafirma last Sunday.
‘It is difficult for sure because they proved that they could beat anybody after their win against SMB. We must give our best and play defense as well. So, we need to play better than we did the last game,’ NLEX coach Jong Uichico told BusinessMirror through a text message.
Meanwhile, Terrafirma, after that 97-91 upset win against NLEX, appears to be in high spirit when it takes on Converge at 5:15 p.m.
The Dyip, who gave first timer head coach Ronald Tubid, hope to upset a heavily-favored Converge who are coming from 103-110 loss to TNT Tropang 5G last Saturday.
Both Terrafirma and Converge are sporting a 1-1 win-loss record.