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BLACKWATER rode a big raise in the third quarter to beat NorthPort, 96-89, on Monday night in an auspicious start to their 2020 PBA Philippines Cup campaign at the University Foundation Sports Stadium and Cultural Center. of Angeles.
Don Trollano, Roi Sumang and Mac Belo combined forces for Blackwater in the third period, beating NorthPort, 41-18, before Elite overcame the late Batang Pier return to start their bubble season on a bright note.
Trollano finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Sumang added 17 points in addition to sealing the victory with an excellent defensive play at the end. Belo added 16 to allow his college coach Nash Racela to score his first win as a Blackwater mentor.
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“I really didn’t know what to expect,” said Racela, who returned to the league after a brief stint as TNT’s coach two years ago.
“I remember before I left the bench, my message to the whole team, especially to the coaches, was to help me. I forgot how to train. I would need all the help I can get from everyone. We help.”
He received a lot of help.
After a flat start that allowed NorthPort to take a 9-0 lead and a 47-38 lead at the half, Trollano, Sumang and Belo combined for 25 points in a fiery third-quarter turnaround that saw Blackwater snatch. the lead, 79- sixty-five.
NorthPort came close to four, 93-89, with possession to start, but Sumang stole the ball from Kevin Ferrer leading to an undisturbed layup by Ed Daquiaog with 28 seconds left in the game.
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The loss spoiled the double-double efforts of Christian Standhardinger (23 points, 10 rebounds) and Sean Anthony (22 points, 13 rebounds) by the Batang dock.
Racela highlighted the importance of victory as she considers NorthPort to be one of the best teams in this conference.
“Natuwa ako not only for the coaches but for the players. They made their suggestions and recommendations, and were honest in their assessment of themselves na pagod na sila, kailangan ko ng sub. I think it helped us today, ”Racela added.
Scores:
Blackwater 96 – Sumang 17, Trollano 17, Belo 16, Daquioag 13, Tolomia 8, Magat 8, Desiderio 4, Canaleta 3, Salem 3, Dennison 3, Golla 2, Shaw 2, Dario 0, Gabriel 0.
NorthPort 89 – Standhardinger 23, Anthony 22, Lanete 14, Elorde 7, Nabong 7, Taha 5, Manganti 3, Subido 3, Ferrer 3, Cruz 2, Revilla 0.
Trimesters: 21-25; 38-47; 79-65; 96-89.
