PHOENIX Super LPG and San Miguel battle in a game with major ramifications for quarterfinals seedings in the PBA 50th Season Commissioner's Cup. The Beermen and Fuel Masters collide in the 7:30 p.m. main game with crucial seeding implications at stake in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup on Saturday, May 9, at the Ynares Center - Antipolo
PHOENIX SUPER LPG VS. SAN MIGUEL
When: Saturday, May 9. 7:30 p.m.
Where: Ynares Center-Antipolo
San Miguel and Phoenix currently share the fifth to eighth spots alongside Magnolia and TNT, with all four teams carrying identical 6-5 records heading into the penultimate day of the elimination round. The Beermen booked their quarterfinal slot after a dominant 126-110 demolition of Terrafirma, while Macau’s 105-98 upset of Phoenix earlier that day officially completed the eight-team playoff cast.
Import Bennie Boatwright erupted for 33 points behind five triples, while June Mar Fajardo imposed his usual inside dominance with a 30-point, 16-rebound double-double.
The Fuel Masters, meanwhile, head into the matchup searching for stability after suffering a costly setback against Macau that crushed its hopes of securing a twice-to-beat advantage. Kenneth Tuffin scored 27 points, while import Jonathan Williams stuffed the stat sheet with 20 points, 22 rebounds, and eight assists in that stingy loss to the the Black Knights. Jason Perkins also added a 20-point, 10-rebound double-double.
Earlier in the day, also-ran squads in Converge and Blackwater try to salvage their campaigns in the 5:15 p.m. curtain-raiser. The Bossing enter the contest on a three-game skid, while the FiberXers are coming off a disappointing 100-81 loss to NLEX that officially knocked them out of playoff contention.
Crucial tiff for seedings
Phoenix and San Miguel battle in a game that may very well determine where each of them end the eliminations. The result will have major ramifications on seedings, as the loser could go to as low as No. 8, meaning a battle with top seed NLEX in the quarterfinals.
Out to extend winning streak
San Miguel will look to enter the quarterfinals on a winning note, as it tries to extend its winning streak to three games against Phoenix. The Beermen are coming off a 126-110 win over Terrafirma last Wednesday to secure a playoff berth.
Ricci status undetermined
The Fuel Masters go into the game with Ricci Rivero doubtful due to a wound in his left hand sustained during their overtime win against TNT. Rivero was out during Tuesday's game against Macau, and his absence led to the Phoenix losing to the Black Knights, 105-98.
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