Though already out of the race for the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup playoffs, Blackwater wants to get the job done in its remaining games.
Also-ran Blackwater faces a daunting challenge as it squares off against powerhouse San Miguel, hoping to halt a steep slide in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup Saturday, Dec. 13.
Match unfurls at 7:30 p.m. at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo.
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The Bossing have dropped eight straight games since opening the conference with a confidence-boosting 107–87 win over Terrafirma and were left searching for answers.
Their most recent setback came via an 85-103 loss to Ginebra.
Dalph Panopio tried to steady the ship with 22 points, eight rebounds, three assists and four steals, while Abu Tratter added 12 markers and seven boards.
It was a sendoff of sorts for Panopio and Tratter, who were loaned to Gilas Pilipinas for their campaign in the Southeast Asian Games 2025 in Thailand.
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That means more workload for Sedrick Barefield and Christian David as the Bossing look to end their conference on a high note.
Against the red-hot Beermen, Blackwater hopes to display urgency, energy and improved execution.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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