Phoenix’s Young Guns Expose Meralco’s Struggles as Fuel Masters Claim a PBA Playoff Berth
![Ricci Rivero recorded 26 points, nine rebounds and seven assists to lead Phoenix past Meralco and clinch a playoff spot in the PBA Governors’ Cup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design1042-400x200.png)
Phoenix erased a 10-point deficit to beat Meralco, 105-101, as Ricci Rivero and Marcellus Earlington powered the Fuel Masters into the PBA Governors’ Cup playoffs.