MJ Phillips wins the Finals MVP award after a constant exhibiting for Petro Gazz Angels within the PVL All-Filipino Convention Finals vs Creamline Cool Smashers. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web
MANILA, Philippines — Not eager to expertise the identical ache that Petro Gazz felt two years in the past, MJ Phillips did all the things to ensure the Angels ended up with a distinct ending this time.
Within the 2025 PVL All-Filipino Convention Finals, Phillips and Angels had been reminded of their earlier Finals showdown in the identical convention 2023, the place they received Recreation 1 however failed to shut out the best-of-three collection.
HIGHLIGHTS: PVL All Filipino Finals Recreation 3 – Creamline vs Petro Gazz
However because of the efforts of Phillips, amongst others, within the deciding Finals recreation 3, Petro Gazz lastly clinched the much-coveted championship.
“I simply didn’t need to lose that unhealthy and I simply saved taking a look at my teammates and simply the attention contact and understanding that everybody has my again. That’s why they gave me the energy to have the ability to do what I do. It’s all for my teammates. [I’m] completely satisfied,” stated Phillips, who averaged 15.33 factors in three video games to be adjudged the Finals MVP.
MJ Phillips wins the Finals MVP award after a constant exhibiting for Petro Gazz Angels within the PVL All-Filipino Convention Finals vs Creamline Cool Smashers. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web
Phillips dropped 15 factors together with 4 blocks as Petro Gazz received its first-ever All-Filipino Convention title, ending Creamline’s dynasty with a 25-21, 25-16, 23-25, 25-19 win in entrance of over 10,000 followers on Saturday evening on the packed Philsports Area.
Phillips was an image of consistency, scoring 16 factors in Recreation 1 and dropping 15 factors in a five-set loss in Recreation 2 two days in the past.
“I simply suppose that we discovered from the previous, and we got here collectively. Even when occasions had been robust, our backs towards the wall, all of us made certain to remain collectively and be affected person as a result of our time was going to come back. Fortunately, it did. I’m simply so pleased with my crew,” she stated.
Phillips and Angels have a fast break to relish their newest champion earlier than they signify the Philippines within the upcoming AVC Champions League from April 20 to 27.
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