MANILA, Philippines – The Fuel Masters and the Kings face off in a PBA On Tour game on Wednesday at the Ynares Arena in Pasig. PHOENIX Super LPG is looking to end a two-game losing streak, while Barangay Ginebra is hoping to finally win a game in a third attempt.
After getting out to a 2 to 0 series lead with victories over the San Miguel Beermen and the Meralco Hotshots, the Fuel Masters lost their final two games.
With a squad made up of backups and apprentices, the Kings are now still looking for their first victory after a 0 to 2 start.
Raymond Aguilar and Aljon Mariano are now the top scorers for Ginebra under interim coach Richard del Rosario, making the most of the minutes they are currently getting.
On June 6 at the Ynares Center in Antipolo, Mariano scored 17 points and Aguilar scored 14 in a 78 to 90 loss to the Beermen.
In Ginebra’s 80 to 91 loss against Manila Clasico foe Magnolia on Sunday in the same arena, Aguilar exploded for 22 field goals.
In their most recent game, at least three additional Ginebra players—Kim Cyril Aurin (12 points), Nard Pinto (11) and Von Pessumal (11)—scored double digits.
In their 7:30 p.m. matchup with the Fuel Masters, they want to improve as they attempt to stop their losing streak. scuffle that Bingo Plus and Arena Plus are supporting.
The precise date of Christian StandardAero’s and Stanley Pringle’s debut is in doubt.
Both will participate in the preseason match against Ginebra, who will be without their star players Scottie Thompson, Jamie Malonzo, and Japeth Aguilar as well as head coach Tim Cone.
Jeremiah Gray, Jarred Dillinger, and Sidney Onwubere are additional seasoned regulars on the roster.
Jvee Mocon, RR Garcia, and Jason Perkins are just a few of the important players Phoenix is resting.