Blackwater Bossing’s Justin Chua during a PBA Commissioner’s Cup game. PBA IMAGES
Blackwater kept its flickering playoff hopes alive on Tuesday night, slipping past Phoenix, 100-92, in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
An All-Filipino crew led by Justin Chua and JVee Casio pulled the Bossing past their fellow cellar dwellers to stay in the hunt for a playoff berth—or at least for the time being—with a 3-8 win-loss record.
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Chua had 22 points and 11 rebounds, Christian David 20 and 12, while Casio 14 and five assists as Blackwater awaits the result of the NorthPort-San Miguel clash being played as of press time.
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A win by the Beermen shows the Bossing the door.
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Heroes abounded for the Bossing, who drew several key contributions from Mike Ayonayon, Jewel Ponferrada, Jaydee Tungcab and RK Ilagan at a time when they were missing import George King (ankle) and Sedrick Barefield (heel).
Phoenix got the goods from import Donovan Smith who had 32 points. Jason Perkins chipped in 19 more while RJ Jazul 12 but against a Blackwater crew enjoying a collective effort, the Fuel Masters settled for yet another tough loss and dropped to an identical 3-8 mark.
Blackwater, should it stays in contention, can stay alive when it tackles NorthPort this Saturday at the same venue.
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.
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Quarterscores: 23-17, 51-49, 72-72, 100-92
