Sans King, gutsy Bossing spill Fuel Masters

Blackwater ’s prolific import George King left big shoes to fill as he had to sit out in this crucial PBA Commissioner’s Cup game against Phoenix due to ankle issues.

- By OLMIN LEYBA

But the Bossing’s locals proved up to the gargantuan task.

With Justin Chua, Christian David and JVee Casio leading a spirited fight, the gutsy Bossing beat the Donovan Smith-led Fuel Masters, 100-92, to keep their slim playoffs hopes alive last night at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.

Chua (22 points, 11 rebounds) and David (20-12) each dished out a double-double, Casio ably quarterbacked and netted 14 as Mike Ayonayon and Jewel Ponferrada chipped in 11 and 10, respectively, to make up for King’s void.