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PBA: Matthew Wright embodies Phoenix's 'no excuses' mentality vs. TNT

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 23 12:15 PM

After playing limited minutes in Game 2 against TNT Tropang Giga, Phoenix Super LPG star Matthew Wright was determined to step up in the crucial third game of the series. Read more »

PBA: Wright sinks TNT, puts Phoenix on brink of PH Cup finals

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 22 07:22 PM

Matthew Wright came up big for Phoenix Super LPG in Game 3 of their 2020 PBA Philippine Cup semifinal series against TNT Tropang Giga. Read more »

PBA: Injury not stopping hobbling Matthew Wright from showing up for work

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 21 12:35 AM

Despite an injury, Phoenix main scorer Matthew Wright still spent 15 minutes on the floor when they took on TNT in Game 2 of their PBA Philippine Cup semifinals Friday.   Read more »

PBA: Why Abueva is determined to show he has teammate Wright’s back

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 21 12:07 AM

Facing high stakes, a usually mercurial Abueva checked his temperament and it proved wonders for Phoenix on Friday. Read more »

PBA: Phoenix's Matthew Wright gets Players of the Week honors

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 18 01:37 PM

Phoenix Super LPG's Matthew Wright was the unanimous choice as the PBA's Player of the Week for the period of November 9-15. Read more »

PBA: Phoenix Super LPG duo leading stats race after PH Cup elims

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 15 02:48 PM

The Phoenix Super LPG duo of Matthew Wright and Jason Perkins are leading the league in terms of statistical points at the end of the PBA Philippine Cup elimination round. Read more »

PBA: Bubble is 'perfect atmosphere' for players, says Phoenix's Wright

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 13 04:25 PM

The unusual atmosphere of the PBA bubble in Clark, Pampanga is of no issue to Phoenix gunner Matthew Wright, who relishes the opportunity to focus on nothing but basketball for the coming months.  Read more »

PBA: Sky's the limit for Phoenix when Abueva returns, says Wright

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 13 01:02 PM

The Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters were impressive in their first game of the PBA Philippine Cup as they overwhelmed the Meralco Bolts, 116-98, Monday at the AUF Gym in Angeles City, Pampanga.    Read more »

PBA: Matthew Wright dedicates big game to childhood hero Kobe Bryant

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 12 09:58 PM

Wright revealed that he was dedicating his 36-point performance to his childhood hero, late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Read more »

FIBA Asia Cup: Injury forces Matthew Wright to miss February games

Paul Lintag, ABS-CBN Sports
Posted at Feb 12 11:36 PM

Phoenix swingman Matthew Wright will be out against Thailand and Indonesia next week as he continues to rehab his injured ankle. Read more »

FIBA: Injury concerns pile up for Gilas Pilipinas

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 19 11:03 PM

The injury bug bit Gilas Pilipinas on Monday night, as both Matthew Wright and Poy Erram sustained knocks during practice at the Meralco Gym. Read more »

PBA: Matthew Wright named Player of the Week

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 03 06:22 PM

Thanks in large part to Matthew Wright, the Phoenix Pulse Fuel Masters have righted their campaign in the 2019 PBA Commissioner's Cup. Read more »

PBA: Matthew Wright on Ginebra mystique — ‘They’re human just like we are’

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 29 01:04 AM

A “no fear” mentality became Phoenix’s key to beating the defending Commissioner's Cup champion on Friday. Read more »

PBA: Wright feels Phoenix 'losing our edge as a team'

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 10 12:22 PM

After Phoenix Pulse slumped to a third consecutive defeat in the 2019 PBA Commissioner's Cup on Sunday evening, Matthew Wright acknowledged that the Fuel Masters have lost "a little bit of our edge." Read more »

PBA: Bronchitis can't keep Wright from playing in Game 3

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 21 11:31 PM

A mild case of bronchitis could not stop Matthew Wright from playing in Phoenix's crucial Game 3 against San Miguel Beer in their 2019 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals series on Easter Sunday. Read more »

PBA: Matthew Wright remains cautious amid Phoenix hot start

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 01 11:27 PM

Phoenix can't feel too confident about its performance in the PBA Philippine Cup in spite of its perfect start, sharp-shooter Matthew Wright says. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Aguilar, Wright eager to put suspension behind them

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 18 12:05 AM

Japeth Aguilar and Matthew Wright served their one-game suspension against Iran, the Philippines’ first assignment of the second round of the FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Guiao welcomes back Wright, Aguilar, explains Pringle choice

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 16 10:06 PM

National team head coach Yeng Guiao welcomed back Matthew Wright and Japeth Aguilar to the fold, even as he acknowledged the “agonizing” choice he had to make in selecting Stanley Pringle to the squad that will play Qatar on Monday night. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Aguilar, Wright back, Pringle in as PH takes on Qatar

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 16 04:58 PM

Japeth Aguilar and Matthew Wright are back in the national team line-up after serving a one-game suspension, while Stanley Pringle also made it to the final roster that will play against Qatar on Monday evening. Read more »

PBA: With Chan gone, 'everyone' will have to step up for Phoenix

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 19 04:32 PM

For second-year guard Matthew Wright, Phoenix's trade of veteran shooting guard should serve as a challenge to the other players on their roster as they move forward in the PBA Commissioner's Cup. Read more »