Eugene Phelps posted 33 points and 14 rebounds to lead Phoenix Fuel Masters past Kia Picanto, 120-107 in the opening game of 2017 PBA Governors' Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on July 19.
JC Intal added 19 points while RJ Jazul contributed 18 for the winners.
Markeith Cummings responded with 31 points and 10 rebounds for Kia also known as Mahindra last conference.
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The Scores:
PHOENIX 120 - Phelps 33, Intal 19, Jazul 18, Eriobu 12, Baguio 11, Dehesa 9, Alolino 8, W. Wilson 4, Kramer 2, J. Wilson 2, Hayes 0, Torres 0, Borboran 0, Lanete 0, Miranda 0.
KIA 107 – Cummings 31, Galanza 15, Jaime 11, Revilla 10, Paniamogan 9, Caperal 8, Khobuntin 7, Teng 5, Corpuz 4, Celda 3, Camson 2, Nimes 0, Yee 0, Ballesteros 0, Salva 0, Elorde 0.
Quarter scores: 33-24, 57-48, 83-75, 120-107 | Games Stats.