The adrenaline rush. The rivalries. The buzzer-beaters. It was a night of excitement and sportsmanship at the Grand Finals of the Tissot #YourTimeToWin Basketball Contest on October 20, 2022 just in time for the new NBA season.
Phoenix sustained its steady rise from the ashes of its 0-3 start in the conference, this time taking down Meralco, 89-82, in the 2022 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Wednesday, Oct. 19.
Phoenix's Kaleb Wesson powers through the defense of Meralco's Johnny O'Bryan
Behind a balanced attack, Magnolia cruised to another smooth ride opposite NLEX and Northport to maintain perfection and solidify its hold of the solo spot in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
Jio Jalalon provides the spark off Magnolia bench to keep its record unblemished through five games (PBA Image
It seemed like Phoenix head coach Topex Robinson has a keen eye for talents among the aspiring players during the draft night, evident with the performances of his second-round picks Tyler Tio and Encho Serrano.
Tyler Tio (left) and Encho Serrano have been playing big for Phoenix. (PBA Images
Phoenix may have had a rough start to the conference but that doesn’t make Barangay Ginebra head coach Tim Cone any confident when the two squads cross paths in the 2022 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Friday, Oct. 14.
Tyler Tio (PBA Images)
The Kings look to follow