PBA Commissioner’s Cup: Petron Blaze torch Air21, 102-88

GET THAT BALL. Marcus Douthit of Air 21 partly hidden tries to go after the ball off Nick Pazekas and Arwind Santos of Petron at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Feb. 29, 2012. PHOTO BY AUGUST DELA CRUZ

MANILA, Philippines – American import Nick Fazekas unleashed his best game yet to carry Petron Blaze over Air21, 102-88, Wednesday night in the 37th PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

The versatile seven-foot Fazekas exploded for 45 points and grabbed 22 rebounds as the Boosters notched their second straight win for a 2-2 mark.

Alex Cabagnot added 13 points while former Far Eastern U standouts Arwind Santos and Dennis Miranda had 12 points apiece.

Marcus Douthit finished with 23 points for the Express.

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