Blackwater is building on an emphatic win over Terrafirma when the Bossing tackle the struggling Meralco in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup.
The Blackwater Bossing look to keep their momentum going as they take on the Meralco Bolts in a key matchup in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Match begins at 5:15pm.
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Coming off a dominant 107-87 victory over Terrafirma in their opening game, Blackwater is full of confidence heading into this contest.
Despite the absence of star guard Sedrick Barefield, the Bossing had no problem handling Terrafirma. Christian David led the charge with 24 points, seven rebounds, and two steals, while RK Ilagan delivered an all-around performance with 22 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and four steals.
Rookie Dalph Panopio also made an immediate impact in his debut, contributing 13 points, six rebounds, four assists, and two steals.
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With Barefield set to return to the lineup against Meralco, Blackwater will be even stronger as it aims to build on its strong start and improve to 2-0.
The Bossing have the opportunity to keep their winning streak alive, but they will need to stay focused and avoid underestimating a hungry Meralco squad.
Meralco, still searching for its first win, is desperate after two tough losses to Titan Ultra and Rain or Shine.
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(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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