NLX
101
vs
PHX
113
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
| Road Warriors | 25 | 35 | 23 | 15 | 101 |
| Phoenix | 27 | 22 | 29 | 35 | 113 |
Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters won their first meeting against NLEX Road Warriors in the 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup on November 10, 2023, with a score of 113-101. Jayjay Alejandro led the Fuel Masters with 18 points, while Thomas Robinson scored 26 points for the Road Warriors. Despite solid performances from Celedonio Trollano, Kevin Alas, and Sean Anthony, the Road Warriors failed to overcome the Fuel Masters’ hot shooting in the fourth quarter. Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters now have a 5-2 record, while NLEX Road Warriors have a 4-3 record in the 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
Best Player of The Game
Jayjay Alejandro of the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters was the game’s top player against the NLEX Road Warriors on November 10, 2023. Alejandro scored 18 points, including 12 points in the fourth quarter, and made two assists in almost 18 minutes off the bench. He hit three consecutive three-pointers to give the Fuel Masters the lead, as well as a crucial steal and layup in the game’s final minutes to secure Phoenix’s 113-101 win. Alejandro’s outstanding performance was instrumental in helping the Fuel Masters secure the victory.
Recap
NLX | PHX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34/71 (47%) | FG | 42/88 (47%) | ||
| 24/45 (53%) | 2P | 27/51 (52%) | ||
| 10/26 (38%) | 3P | 15/37 (40%) | ||
| 23/34 (67%) | FT | 14/19 (73%) | ||
| 35 | REB | 54 | ||
| 24 | AST | 24 | ||
| 14 | STL | 8 | ||
| 5 | BLK | 4 | ||
| 21 | TO | 24 | ||
| 20 (28) | PF | 28 (20) | ||
| 42 | PIP | 46 | ||
| 3 | 2CP | 17 | ||
| 29 | PFT | 27 | ||
| 46 | BP | 54 | ||
| 46 | FBP | 18 |
The Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters made a remarkable comeback to defeat the NLEX Road Warriors, 113-101, in the 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup. The Fuel Masters were down by 16 points in the third quarter, but Jayjay Alejandro and Ricci Rivero’s hot shooting in the final quarter helped them outscore the Road Warriors 35-15 and complete the comeback. Matthew Wright led the Fuel Masters with 26 points, Tyler Tio added 17 points, and Kenneth Tuffin scored 16. Thomas Robinson led the Road Warriors with 26 points and 12 rebounds, while Celedonio Trollano and Kevin Alas contributed 20 and 18 points, respectively. The Fuel Masters improved to 5-2 in the Commissioner’s Cup standings, while the Road Warriors dropped to 4-3.
Key Notes
- Fuel Masters overcame a 16-point deficit in the third quarter and outscored the Road Warriors 35-15 in the fourth.
- Jayjay Alejandro led the Fuel Masters in the fourth quarter with 12 points, including three consecutive three-pointers to give Phoenix the lead.
- Matthew Wright led the Fuel Masters in scoring with 26 points, while Tyler Tio added 17 points, and Kenneth Tuffin had 16 points.
- Thomas Robinson led the Road Warriors with 26 points and 12 rebounds, while Celedonio Trollano added 20 points, and Kevin Alas had 18 points.
Turning Point
The game’s turning point came in the fourth quarter when Jayjay Alejandro hit three consecutive three-pointers to give the Fuel Masters the lead. Phoenix never looked back after that and went on to win the game.
Turning Point
The game’s turning point came in the fourth quarter when Jayjay Alejandro hit three consecutive three-pointers to give the Fuel Masters the lead. Phoenix never looked back after that and went on to win the game.
Conclusion
The Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters showed resilience in returning from a 16-point deficit to defeat the NLEX Road Warriors. Jayjay Alejandro was the spark for the Fuel Masters in the fourth quarter, while Matthew Wright, Tyler Tio, and Kenneth Tuffin also had solid games.
