Recap:
PHOENIX showed the character that was missing in recent games as it stunned Meralco, 94-90, in their Philippine Cup match on Wednesday in a rare PBA laydate at The Arena in San Juan.
Best Player of The Game:
Cyrus Baguio knocked down the triple that put them on top for good after being down by double digits, before Matthew Wright hit three insurance charities – part of his 17 points in the payoff period – as the Fuel Masters snapped a two-game skid where they lost by an average of 31.5 points.
The rookie Wright spearheaded the come-from-behind win, catching fire in the final frame as he finished with 22 points, one more than his previous high he registered three games back.
His splendid showing negated that of a fellow rookie in Jonathan Grey, who tallied a game-high 24 points, four boards, and two assists in just 23 minutes off the bench for Meralco.
The scores:
PHOENIX 94 – Wright 22, Borboran 17, Baguio 11, Alolino 11, Enciso 7, J.Wilson 7, Torres 6, Caperal 5, Hayes 4, Lanete 4, Javillonar 0, Miranda 0
MERALCO 90 – Grey 24, Hugatan 15, Hodge 12, Daquioag 11, Yeo 9, Amer 7, Nabong 4, Newsome 2, Al-Hussaini 2, Caram 2, Chua 2, Uyloan 0
Final Boxscore Breakdown Result:
| Phoenix | Final Score | Meralco |
| 94-90 | ||
| 22 | 1st Quarter | 19 |
| 23 | 2nd Quarter | 25 |
| 20 | 3rd Quarter | 31 |
| 29 | 4th Quarter | 15 |
PBA Replay December 21, 2016
EVENTS: Full Game Replay
Where: Oilfil Flying V Center
When: Wednesday December 21, 2016
When: Wednesday December 21, 2016
PBA Globalport vs Blackwater “Wednesday” December 21 replay – Philippine Basketball Association at good Filoil Flying V Center 7:15PM game #31. Blackwater Elite (3-2) stays prime 4th rank Philippine Cup 2017 versus rival Batangpier (3-1) rank 3 stands All Filipino Cup 2016-2017.
Recap:
BLACKWATER flashed its depth to hold off GlobalPort, 99-91, as it continued its road to relevance in the PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday night at the Filoil Flying V Centre.
Best Player of The Game:
Mac Belo showed the way once again with 20 points, but the Elite also drew significant contribution from the bench down the stretch, especially from Roi Sumang and Ael Banal.
The scores:
BLACKWATER 99 – Belo 20, Pinto 15, Buenafe 11, Dela Cruz 13, Sumang 9, Aguilar 7, Banal 5, Cervantes 5, Forrester 4, Sena 4, Pascual 2, Ababou 2, Miranda 2
GLOBALPORT 91 – Romeo 22, Pringle 14, Quinahan 12, Canaleta 11, Cortez 10, Pessumal 10, Pennisi 5, Mamaril 5, Banal 2, Maierhofer 0, Urbiztondo 0, Paredes 0
Final Boxscore Breakdown Result:
| Globalport | Final Score | Blackwater |
| 91-99 | ||
| 23 | 1st Quarter | 23 |
| 24 | 2nd Quarter | 25 |
| 20 | 3rd Quarter | 29 |
| 24 | 4th Quarter | 22 |