The Blackwater Bossing are desperate to turn the tide and rejoin the win column in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup.
RK Ilagan’s return could not come at a better time as the Blackwater Bossing aim to halt a four-game losing skid when they face the Converge FiberXers in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup on Saturday, Nov. 8.
The match kicks off at 5:15 p.m. at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
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The Bossing (1–4) are coming off a 97–86 loss to Titan Ultra, where Sedrick Barefield led the charge with 18 points.
Troy Malilin added 17 markers, while Dalph Panopio and Christian David chipped in 15 each, but their efforts weren’t enough to overcome a Titan squad powered by Calvin Abueva’s 23-point, 14-rebound outing and Fran Yu’s late-game heroics.
With Ilagan expected to suit up after missing time due to a left meniscus injury, Blackwater hopes his steady shooting and leadership can spark a turnaround as they look to notch their first win since opening week.
Meanwhile, Converge (4–2) will be out to bounce back from a tough 90–96 defeat to San Miguel, which snapped their momentum.
The FiberXers remain one of the top offensive squads in the league, and a win would help solidify their spot in the upper half of the standings.
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(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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