Here are the live scores, updates, and results of the 2020 PBA Philippine Cup between the TNT Tropang Giga and the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters, scheduled on November 22, 2020, at 4 PM.
The duo of Jason Perkins and Calvin Abueva combined for 41 points to neutralize Ray Parks Jr’s 41 points to win it for the Fuel Masters, 110-103, and tie their best-of-five semifinals series, 1-1, against the third-seeded Tropang Giga.
“We know Ray Parks would really light it up. We respect him for being a scorer,” said Phoenix head coach Topex Robinson.
“Ang importante sa amin everybody’s involved. Defending Ray Parks is not just one guy’s responsibility,” Robinson added.
With Fuel Masters’ ace player Matthew Wright remained under 100 percent due to an injury, Phoenix again banked on a balanced workload.
Justin Chua scored 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 blocks. RJ Jazul chipped in 16 points and 3 treys, RR Garcia had 12 points, while Brian Huruela added 10.
Unfortunately for Tropang Giga, their go-to-scorer, Jayson Castro, struggled in this game, scoring only 9 points. Despite Simon Enciso’s 14 points, Troy Rosario’s 10 points and 14 rebounds, JP Erram’s 10 points, and 10 rebounds, TNT still fell short against the determined Fuel Masters.
In this match, six Phoenix players scored in double figures.