Phoenix's Jason Perkins in action against TNT on May 2, 2025. PBA Images

MANILA, Philippines – Phoenix kept grand slam-seeking TNT winless in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup, 95-81, on Friday at the Ynares Center Montalban in Rizal.

A 28-14 first quarter for the Fuel Masters was telling for what was about to happen, as they cruised to a 50-32 halftime lead en route to a 14-point victory over the Tropang 5G as the buzzer sounded two quarters later.

Jason Perkins got the hot had tonight for the Phoenix side, registering 27 points including 3-of-3 makes from beyond the arc, to go with six rebounds and three assists.

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Tyler Tio was there to chip in 16 points, and also built on three triples, four assists, and three rebounds, while Ken Tuffin and Kai Ballungay collected 11 points each.

Tropang 5G's Calvin Oftana had a 20-point outing in a losing effort, while Simon Enciso tallied 14 markers.

After nabbing its second win, Phoenix eyes another against all-Filipino powerhouse San Miguel on May 11, while TNT hopes to finally enter the winning column, also versus the Beermen on an earlier game date this Sunday, May 4.

The Scores:

PHOENIX – Perkins 27, Tio 16, Tuffin 11, Ballungay 11, Jazul 10, Garcia 8, Camacho 3, Manganti 3, Soyud 2, Verano 2, Ular 2, Rivero 0, Alejandro 0, Daves 0

TNT – Oftana 20, Enciso 14, Nambatac 12, Pogoy 10, Razon 6, Heruela 6, Khobuntin 5, Erram 4, Payawal 2, Galinato 2, Williams 0, Ebona 0, Aurin 0, Varilla 0

QUARTERS: 28-14, 50-32, 73-55, 95-81