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Blackwater Bossing escaped past the Meralco Bolts, 96-93 in the opening day of the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday, February 28 at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
Rey Nambatac led the Bossing in his Blackwater debut with a double-double of 27 points on 6-of-15 shooting, including 3-of-8 from beyond the arc, along with 5 rebounds, and a new career-high of ten assists in 32 minutes of play. James Yap also made his debut for Blackwater, tallying five points (2/5FG, 1/3 3pts) and one rebound in thirteen minutes.
Troy Rosario finished with 15 points, 4 rebounds, two assists, and a steal while Rey Suerte added 11 points, 4 rebounds, three assists and one steal.
The Scores:
BLACKWATER 96 - Nambatac 27, Rosario 15, Suerte 11, Hill 10, Digregorio 9, David 7, Escoto 6, Yap 5, Guinto 5, Jopia 1, Ilagan 0, Kwekuteye 0, Sena 0.
MERALCO 93 – Maliksi 27, Newsome 16, Black 10, Mendoza 10, Jose 10, Hodge 6, Banchero 5, Quinto 3, Bates 3, Torres 3, Caram 0, Pasaol 0, Pascual 0.
Quarters: 18-26, 43-41, 72-62, 96-93. [GAME STATS] | [GAME HIGHLIGHTS] | [JORDAN]
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