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PBA: Eugene Phelps’ 50 points powers Phoenix past Columbian Dyip

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/08/22/08222018-pba-2.jpg"/><figcaption>Eugene Phelps towered over everybody in Phoenix&#x27;s win over Columbian Dyip on Wednesday. PBA Media Bureau</figcaption></figure></div><h3>Calvin Abueva scores double-double in Phoenix debut</h3>Eugene Phelps scored 50 points to help the Phoenix Fuel Masters ward off Columbian Dyip 113-107 in the PBA Governors&#x27; Cup at Araneta Coliseum Wednesday night.Phelps also tallied 17 rebounds, 8 blocks and an assist to secure the Fuel Masters’ first win in the season-ending tournament.Calvin Abueva made an auspicious debut for Phoenix with 12 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 blocks and a steal. Jason Perkins added 11 points.Phoenix coach Louie Alas acknowledged that his team still has to work on its defense after seeing an 18-point lead get nearly wiped out in the second half.“We gave up 37 points sa third quarter,” said Alas.“Good thing we have Eugene and Calvin being Calvin . . . kaya pinilit naming makuha si Calvin because of his extra energy.” Jerramy King, who played a big role in Columbian&#x27;s resurgence, topscored for the Dyip with 27 points, while import Akeem Wright had 25.It was Columbian’s second straight defeat.<div>The scores:</div>Phoenix 113 - Phelps 50, Abueva 12, Perkins 11, Intal 8, Jazul 7, Revilla 6, Wright 6, Chua 6, Mendoza 4, Gamboa 3, Eriobu 0.Columbian 107 - King 27, Wright 25, McCarthy 19, Camson 12, Lastimosa 6, Escoto 3, Ababou 3, Tubid 3, Cahilig 3, Gabriel 2, Reyes 0, Cabrera 0, Celda 0, Sara 0.Quarters: 31-17, 56-42, 84-79, 113-107 (For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com/">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.)

Phoenix survived Columbian Dyip's fourth-quarter fight-back to score a 113-107 win in the PBA Governors' Cup Wednesday night.

Phoenix survived Columbian Dyip's fourth-quarter fight-back to score a 113-107 win in the PBA Governors' Cup Wednesday night.