NorthPort cruised past Phoenix SuperLPG Fuel Master, 115-79, despite of Slaughter's failed BatangPier debut.

Robert Bolick tallied a double-double performance with 20 points, 11 assists and 7 rebounds; Rookies Troy Rike added 20 points with 6/7 3PT shooting and Jamie Malonzo, the 2nd Overall Pick in the recent PBA Draft, added 15 points to take their first win in the ongoing 2021 PBA Philippine Cup, Wednesday afternoon at Ynares Sports Complex. Kevin Ferrer added 20 points and game-high 9 rebounds after their opening loss against Meralco Bolts, 85-63 - their worst franchise scoring record. The team 50% from the field with 44% from beyond the arc. They set a new franchise record as their highest winning margin with 36 points. Despite having Greg Slaughter in the roster, the former Brgy. Ginebra San Miguel center messaged their coach Pido Jarencio that he will not play on the match against Phoenix, a day before. Some fans are eager to see Slaughter in action wearing BatangPier Jersey.
On the other hand, after their opening day loss to Magnolia Pambansang Manok Hotshots against their former player, Calvin Abueva, the Phoenix SuperLPG Fuelmasters still struggling to find their chemistry. Vic Manuel lead the FuelMasters with 26 points and Team Captain Matthew Wright added 15 points.
Next 3 scheduled games for BatangPier: July 25 vs. San Miguel Beermeen

July 30 vs. Brgy. Ginebra San Miguel 

August 1 vs Magnolia Pambansang Manok Hotshots 

Next 3 scheduled games for FuelMasters:
July 24 vs. Alaska Aces
July 28 vs. Meralco Bolts