Johnathan Williams, wind beneath Phoenix’s wings, has no airs

Phoenix Gasoline Masters’ Jonathan Williams within the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.internet

Phoenix’s rise to the twice-to-beat benefit coming into the quarterfinals of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup had a lot to do with having an import who isn’t solely gifted however can also be removed from being a head case.

“Walang toyo (He has no airs),” stated Gasoline Masters captain RJ Jazul of import Johnathan Williams. “He’s additionally an all-around participant and may be very unselfish. That’s why we’re fortunate to have him on the staff.”

Williams had been a terrific presence on a comparatively younger staff that can head to the quarterfinals hoping it gained’t want to succeed in for a playoff bonus towards an opponent that will likely be identified after Phoenix performs TNT on Sunday night at PhilSports Enviornment in Pasig Metropolis.

The Gasoline Masters go into the match with an 8-2 file, a victory giving them the second seed and a date with the seventh-ranked Rain or Shine Elastopainters, whose place is already a assure whatever the consequence of their match with the lowly Converge FiberXers.

However a loss might relegate Phoenix to as little as fourth, however nonetheless with the dear playoffs safety.

Ginebra triumphs

Ginebra clinched the final out there twice-to-beat spot after beating NLEX, 103-99, at Ibalong Centrum for Recreation in Legazpi Metropolis.

Williams has produced 27.6 factors, 15.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.5 blocks per recreation, numbers that validated his pedigree as a former Nationwide Basketball Affiliation participant with the Los Angeles Lakers and Washington Wizards.

Williams’ manufacturing does decrease at instances, however solely as a result of his teammates have been stepping up for coach Jamike Jarin, particularly lefty ahead Jason Perkins.

Perkins is the staff’s high native scorer at 13.8 factors per recreation and his play at each ends has been at an All-Star degree.

Tyler Tio, rookies Kenneth Tuffin and Ricci Rivero, Jazul, Javee Mocon, Sean Manganti and J-Jay Alejandro have additionally been constant throughout Phoenix’s run to its first twice-to-beat incentive for the reason that 2020 Philippine Cup.