The Blackwater Bossing have been struggling in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup and will be eager to put a stop to that against the streaking Ginebra Gin Kings.
Hoping to snap out of a three-game skid, Christian David, Sedrick Barefield, and the rest of the Blackwater Bossing take on the surging Ginebra Gin Kings in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup on Friday, May 23.
Gametime is set at 7:30 p.m. at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig. Fans can watch the game live on One Sports’ YouTube channel.
Blackwater, now at 1-5, continues to search for answers after suffering a 103-85 loss to Meralco last May 21.
Despite the defeat, David and Barefield provided a glimmer of hope.
David turned in a double-double performance with 24 points, 10 rebounds, an assist, and three steals, while Barefield chipped in 23 points, three rebounds, and an assist in a valiant effort that went for naught.
But against a Ginebra squad that has won two in a row and improved to 4-2, the Bossing face a tall task. The Gin Kings are riding high after a 119-112 win over Phoenix, with RJ Abarrientos and Japeth Aguilar leading the charge.
For Blackwater to stand a chance, they’ll need more consistency across the board and a tighter defensive effort to contain Ginebra’s potent offensive weapons.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]