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| Justin Chua stepped up for import-less Blackwater. PBA Images |
MANILA—Blackwater played spoiler to Phoenix's last hopes for a playoff spot in the PBA Commissioner's Cup after a 100-92 win on Tuesday night at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
In a game where they surprisingly sat George King out, the Bossing's big men stepped up as they connived in the game-deciding 8-0 run within the last 3:20 of the game that broke a 92-all tie.
Justin Chua led Blackwater, which tied its victim at 3-8, with 22 points, 11 rebounds, one assist, and two steals.
Christian David added 20 points, 12 rebounds, one assist, and one steal.
Despite a solid 32-point game from Donovan Smith with nine rebounds, five assists, one block, and one steal, Phoenix could not capitalize on having to play an All-Filipino Blackwater side as they were pushed to the brink of elimination.
The Scores:
BLACKWATER 100 – Chua 22, David 20, Casio 14, Ayonayon 11, Ponferrada 10, Tungcab 9, Ilagan 7, Escoto 3, Jopia 2, Kwekuteye 2, Guinto 0, Mitchell 0
PHOENIX 92 – Smith 32, Perkins 19, Jazul 12, Salado 7, Tuffin 5, Alejandro 4, Manganti 3, Tio 2, Ballungay 2, Camacho 2, Garcia 0, Daves 0, Verano 0, Rivero 0
QUARTERS: 23-17, 51-49, 72-72, 100-92
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