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MANILA, Philippines – Blackwater completed a second-half comeback to keep Northport winless, 113-111, in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, September 19.
Henry Walker led the Elite rally to finish with 24 points, including a key triple, 102-99, with 3:57 minutes left after a Paul Zamar save off a fumbled possession.
Zamar again dove for a steal in the next play as Mike DiGregorio converted a floater to pad the Blackwater lead, 104-99.
Walker also hauled down 15 rebounds for the unbeaten Elite, who streaked to their third straight victory after rallying from as many as 16 points down, 23-39.
Blackwater now shares the lead in the standings with Ginebra as Northport skidded to its fifth straight loss.
DiGregorio chipped in 19 markers while John Pinto dished 13 assists to go with 8 points for the Elite.
Chris Javier scored two more buckets for the Elite as they completed the crucial 9-2 run, 108-101, with 1:47 left in regulation.
A Pinto trey and DiGregorio free throws off a penalty foul in the closing seconds, 113-108, helped seal the win for the Elite.
Rashad Woods led Northport with 31 points – including 14 in the first frame that helped Batang Pier pull away early – and 17 boards in the losing effort.
Northport star Stanley Pringle added 18 points, 4 boards and 2 dimes in his return from Team Pilipinas duty.
The Scores
Blackwater 113 – Walker 24, Digregorio 19, Erram 19, Belo 13, Sumang 9, Pinto 8, Zamar 6, Palma 4, Javier 4, Al-Hussaini 3, Maliksi 2, Jose 2.
Northport 111 – Woods 31, Pringle 18, Anthony 13, Elorde 12, Arana 9, Tautuaa 8, Taha 6, Grey 5, Guinto 4, Fortuna 3, Espinas 2, Gabayni 0.
Quarters: 23-39, 56-59, 79-87, 113-111.
– Rappler.com
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