TNT, Phoenix boys off to winning start

MANILA, Philippines —  Talk ‘N Text, Phoenix and PBA Stalwarts ran away with convincing victories against separate counterparts to kick off the 2024 Batang PBA 11-Under tournament Wednesday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig.

Theon Cruz and Thiago Cruz scored 12 and 11 points, respectively, as the Tropang Giga clobbered the Terrafirma Dyip, 77-59, in Group B.

In the other Group B action, Cameron Richard Wilson fired 19 points as Phoenix took down San Miguel, 69-37.

Over in Group A, PBA Stalwarts walloped Meralco, 74-56.

Ivan Ace de Leon erupted for 21 points to show the way for the Stalwarts with Ares Loki Cruz contributing 10 and Brandon Latrell Estabillo and Chelios Makin Sanchez having nine each.