Phoenix vs TNT tune up game. Photo by Randolph B. Leongson
Despite missing its Gilas Pilipinas stalwarts, TNT still showed its offensive firepower as it downed Phoenix, 129-118, in an exhibition game Saturday at Moro Lorenzo Sports Center in Ateneo.
Syrian reinforcement Michael Madanly captained the confidence-boosting win for the Tropa with 26 points.
Mario Little also imposed his will, finishing with 21 markers, while Mo Tautuaa got 20 in the victory despite nursing an injured right shoulder.
The Fuel Masters got to as close as three, 93-90, before Jai Reyes and Madanly buried huge treys to pull away, 103-92, late in the fourth.
Marcus Simmons topped Phoenix with 28 points for the Fuel Masters in the defeat. Miguel de Leon/ Philippine Daily Inquirer trainee