Q3 rally lifts Blackwater over NLEX

KG Canaleta put up a vintage performance to lead the Elite. PBA Images

By Ivan Saldajeno

MANILA--Blackwater erupted anew in the third quarter to pummel NLEX, 98-88, in their PBA meeting at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center on Saturday night.

The Elite broke a 46-all halftime deadlock with a 35-point showcase in the third period to pull away for good.

KG Canaleta and Don Trollano each tallied 18 points for Blackwater, which moved up to 2-1 in the standings.

Canaleta actually led the bench players' domination of the match as the team's second stringers outscored those of NLEX, 64-29.

Mike Ayonayon had his breakout game of 20 markers, six rebounds, and one steal go for naught as NLEX crashed to the bottom of the standings at 0-3.

Box Scores:

Blackwater 98-Trollano 18, Canaleta 18, Sumang 13, Daquioag 10, Golla 8, Desiderio 7, Belo 7, Tolomia 6, Salem 5, Magat 3, Gabriel 2, Escoto 1, Dennison 0, Dario 0

NLEX 88-Ayonayon 20, Ravena 17, Alas 13, Soyud 13, Porter 9, McAloney 6, Quinahan 5, Galanza 5, Semerad 0, Ighalo 0, Varilla 0, Paniamogan 0

Quarterscores: 17-15, 46-46, 81-62, 98-88

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