Phoenix, Meralco, Converge roll

MANILA, Philippines — Phoenix, Meralco and Converge downed their respective foes to stay unbeaten in the 2024 Batang PBA-Centrum Kids 15-under tournament on Tuesday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig.

Phoenix fended off Blackwater, 78-64, to assume the lead in Group A with its second straight win in as many games while Meralco and Converge also improved to 2-0 record to share the lead in Group B.

The Batang Bolts drubbed Rain or Shine, 63-52, while Converge hacked out a gutsy 69-65 win over Ginebra.

Simone Jacob “Sky” Jazul followed his 29-point effort in Phoenix’s 82-52 win against San Miguel Beer by scoring 23 points  against the Batang Bossing.