Trade grades: How did Magnolia and Phoenix do in the Abueva-Banchero swap?
Let s revisit the Phoenix Fuel Masters experience with Calvin Abueva over the past year.
June 2019 - Abueva gets into a fight with Terrence Jones, all hell breaks loose, Abueva is suspended for the remainder of the Commissioner s Cup, and the entirety of the Governors Cup.
October 2020 - Abueva joins the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters in the PBA Bubble in Calamba, but still cannot play because he is still in the midst of completing the requirements laid forth by PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial.
November 2020 - Abueva makes an emotional return to the Fuel Masters lineup. Immediately he makes an impact on the team. He tallies a triple-double, and provides the usual heart, hustle and muscle without the antics that have tarnished his name. The Fuel Masters make the deepest run in franchise history, as they enter the semifinals only to lose in Game 5 to the TNT Tropang Giga. Abueva is also named to the Elite
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Barangay Ginebra wins Commissioner s Cup
Justin Brownlee added another jewel to his sterling record as Barangay Ginebra import, leading the Kings to their second title of the season, defeating TNT Tropang Giga in Game 6 to win the series, 4-2.
Despite a valiant effort from Bobby Ray Parks who averaged a triple-double in the Finals series, the Tropang Giga just couldn t overcome the Ginebra well-oiled machine. The frontcourt duo of Brownlee and Japeth Aguilar meshed perfectly once again with Stanley Pringle, who was named Finals MVP.
Phoenix denies Ginebra s Grand Slam bid
History was made as the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters won its first title in franchise history, defeating Barangay Ginebra in a thrilling seven-game series.