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PBA: Phoenix’s q’finals victory over Meralco a ‘character builder,’ says Javee Mocon

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Rom Anzures, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Phoenix Super LPG" s="" Javee="" Mocon="" puts="" up="" a="" jump="" shot="" against="" the="" Meralco="" Bolts="" in="" their="" do-or-die="" quarterfinal="" game="" PBA="" January="" at="" Mall="" of="" Asia="" Arena="" Pasay="" City.="" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2024/life/01/22/pba-images2.jpg"/><figcaption>Phoenix Super LPG&#x27;s Javee Mocon puts up a jump shot against the Meralco Bolts in their do-or-die quarterfinal game in the 2023-24 PBA Commissioner&#x27;s Cup, January 21, 2024 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. <em>PBA Images. </em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA — They had to endure eight quarters and three extensions, but the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters are finally back in the PBA semifinals for the first time since 2020.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/01/21/24/phoenix-avoids-meltdown-against-meralco-clinches-semis-spot">PBA: Phoenix avoids another meltdown against Meralco, clinches semis spot</a></li></ul><p>Jamike Jarin’s team survived another comeback from the Meralco Bolts in their must-win quarterfinal game on Sunday night at the MOA Arena in Pasay City, just days after their triple-overtime loss against the same team. </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/01/17/24/pba-meralco-takes-down-phoenix-in-3ot-to-stay-alive">PBA: Meralco takes down Phoenix in 3OT to stay alive</a></li></ul><p>Phoenix’s two-way wingman Javee Mocon was among those who stood tall during the Bolts’ run, with the former San Beda Red Lions star putting up a nine-point, 11 rebound, four-assist performance in their 88-84 triumph.</p><p>Afterward, Mocon quickly credited their coaching staff for guiding them in the win.</p><p>“It’s a game of runs eh,” Mocon told ABS-CBN News.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/01/22/24/trillo-lauds-phoenixs-rise-reflects-on-meralcos-campaign">PBA: Luigi Trillo lauds Phoenix’s rise, reflects on Meralco’s campaign</a></li></ul><p>“Parang chess game eh. When they get small guys, we post them up. When they get bigger naman, we post up J-Three naman or we run our sets,” he explained, talking about how he, import Jonathan Williams, and the rest of their team responded to their coaches’ instructions.</p><p>“Sabi ko nga, credit to the coaching staff. They really studied itong Meralco.”</p><p>For Mocon, their tough two-game series against Meralco can only help them as they move forward into the semifinals wherein they are to face the top-seeded Magnolia Hotshots.</p><p>“It’s a tall task to win against Magnolia. They’re the number one team, they’re on a roll,” said Mocon.</p><p>This is why it was important for the young Fuel Masters squad to have been able to build and develop their character, and they have accomplished this, said Mocon. </p><p>“Siyempre malaking bagay. Sabi nga namin, character building itong loss and then the win,” said the former Rain Or Shine Elasto Painter.</p><p>“This game really showed &#x27;yung character namin as a team, and siyempre credit to the coaching staff. Ang ganda ng game plan namin.”</p><p>On a personal level, Mocon wants to improve and contribute more, especially since he only shot 3-of-12 from the field.</p><p>“Obviously, on offense, I could do much better to help the team and to ease the pressure na cina-carry ni J-Three and ni Jason Perkins. That’s the only thing, kasi in defense naman, I’m always there,” explained the former Red Cub, who ended with three turnovers in the game.</p><p>Still, he acknowledged the need for their team to step up as a unit against Chito Victolero and the Hotshots, and how they must make a statement right from the series’ opening game on Wednesday, 4 PM, at the Araneta Coliseum.</p><p>“It takes everyone to put their all into it. Siyempre, Game 1, it’s big to take Game 1, so we should really lock in heading into that game,” he said. </p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=2938081" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>

They had to endure eight quarters and three extensions, but the Phoenix Fuel Masters are finally back in the PBA semifinals.

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PBA: Phoenix’s q’finals victory over Meralco a ‘character builder,’ says Javee Mocon

Rom Anzures,

ABS-CBN News

Published Jan 22, 2024 09:51 PM PHT

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Updated Jan 22, 2024 10:03 PM PHT

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