PBA: Blackwater quells Meralco's fourth quarter uprising to snatch first win

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00:00 Coach Yang Yao really put it perfectly that there are players like Ray who need to be on the court for a significant period of time for him to get his rhythm and for him to like initiate himself on the court.

00:15 And he just couldn't give that. We know the system of Coach Yang.

00:17 That's right, that's right. We were actually expecting a little more playing time for Ray Dambata.

00:23 I think that's something we know that Meralco will be using their defense. They're a team that usually scores low because they limit their opponents to low scoring but then Suerte dissecting the defense that time.

00:35 That's a very, very tough shot right there even with the challenge of Brandon Bates. Two points for Ray Suerte.

00:40 Newsome, back out to Hodge. El Boche, that's good for Hodge.

00:47 Well, those are the things that he has to really improve though, taking those perimeter jumpers.

00:52 Plays like those, Coach, because it was so amazing and sometimes we're left to think that, "Oh, it just happened in the spur of the moment." But do teams practice plays like that?

01:04 Oh, well, you know, it's a lot of getting to know you.

01:06 You know, what East said, "Just get to know them, and you can score." And that was exactly what they wanted to do that time. But let's go back to that shot of Bradwyn Quinto. Blackwater with a three-point lead here in the first quarter.

01:21 Newsome stepping back. Oh, beautiful jumper.

01:26 Almost a steal for Suerte. Pascual was able to recover. Here's Quinto.

01:33 Last-minute drop to Hodge. Newsome, open from the outside, drains the three.

01:40 Right there, coming from Cliff Hodge. He was double-teamed, he was triple-teamed, he did not force the issue.

01:45 James, yeah, he had just been voted into his 18th All-Star Game.

01:53 And it's just funny, you know, it's been more than...

01:57 Tip our hats off to that veteran. Meanwhile, Blackwater now just down by one, but Newsome says, "Let's put it back in three."

02:05 And it just brings me back. We'll take a look at it here again.

02:10 He wants to show us every single one of the million moves. Yes, he's only showing us the 900,000.

02:18 And you know, the respect. How about that respect of not getting, and not even requesting for that number 18 from Torre Rosario.

02:25 That really speaks very well of what and who James Chiappe is.

02:31 Christian David, second overall pick of the recent draft.

02:36 Here's Bankero. And that is how you attack in transition.

02:47 And I think what we saw from Alain also over the last couple of years is that he slowed down.

02:53 The aggressiveness, it's not over the top anymore.

02:57 This was a step-back jumper. That makes him a weapon in the PBA.

03:03 Well, you know, he struggled in these first four games and thus eventually learned how to play the Philippine brand of basketball for RK.

03:11 And for someone like RK and for many PBA players as Jolo Mendoza scores his first two points in the PBA.

03:19 A 17-year-old Jason David.

03:22 It's all Jey Godary talks to me about.

03:27 How about Raymar Jose?

03:31 A forgiving leash, if I can call it that.

03:35 Like a mistake, and you're not going to get taken out of the game.

03:39 Look at this. Richer this quarter.

03:42 I just realized that James Chiappe still took the number 15 from someone, from James Quicote.

03:47 Mendoza, here he is. And that's why Coach Eiji was saying that Jolo should not hesitate.

03:56 He's a dead shot.

03:58 Well, he's got five points. Making me look good. That's a good one. Five points right now for Jolo.

04:06 Almost a turnover for the Blackwater. They save the possession.

04:09 Eight seconds on their shot clock. De Gregorio gets those three points back.

04:13 Wanted to hand it off to Quito. Does so.

04:15 Bonquito.

04:18 Now to Cliff Hodge. Short jumper, man.

04:22 A very young basketball player. But now those dribble pull-ups will really help him in his career.

04:29 Well, we were talking about that national team. Under-17 national team.

04:34 Escoto was actually the tallest person.

04:37 Wow, the athleticism on full display.

04:40 Bonquito said, "Go ahead."

04:43 "I'm not going to be on your poster anymore."

04:46 Here's Andrew O'Connor.

04:49 Mendoza, again, open for three.

04:55 One of the smallest players, the shortest players to score 30 points in a PBA game.

05:00 Now we saw that. I covered that game, actually.

05:03 And it was a...

05:04 Wow, that was a great ball game from Ajo Khan.

05:08 But let's not take away that great shot from Torres.

05:13 Norbert Torres was one of the first picks to really bring the three-point shot, the outside shot, into modern day of the PBA.

05:21 But he'll...getting away! Nambatak with a fantastic find.

05:25 Look away, Pat. Coming from Ray Nambatak.

05:28 Blackwater, look at this, though.

05:30 That's our best move of the game, Brock.

05:33 But Blackwater is playing real good basketball.

05:36 At least here in the second, actually.

05:39 Nambatak.

05:41 Rosario with a third three of Blackwater.

05:47 All of those in this quarter, and that's also, Coach, the sixth assist of Ray Nambatak.

05:53 And I was about to say that. He brought the defense to him and then dished off to Troy Rosario,

05:59 knowing that the defense, the defensive line of Troy, was no longer there.

06:04 And this is going to be a good stop, running opportunity for Blackwater bossing.

06:08 Nambatak once again.

06:10 Back to Hill.

06:12 Tyrus using the offhand to protect himself.

06:15 But Meralco has been in the driver's seat for a while. Nambatak couldn't get that.

06:20 He needs to take those shots also.

06:23 That ball gave 37 yards.

06:26 Oh, look at Jose. Absolutely.

06:28 That's a big plus for any basketball player for me.

06:32 Ito going all the way, Hill, with a rejection.

06:37 You have to love how Hill uses his athleticism on both sides.

06:42 Suerte. Oh, wow.

06:45 Tried to sell that little push.

06:49 A minute and 45 left in the first half. Stingray, his first two points.

06:54 Here in the PBA, that's right, there was some reaction actually on the part of Coach Nanna and Coach Luigi.

07:01 But they really felt that was not a traveling of how it should be called.

07:06 40 seconds remain.

07:09 Oh, Suerte with a difficult jumper over Newsome.

07:13 What a game in the last few minutes coming from Blackwater bossing.

07:18 They were down by five points. 37-32.

07:22 They've limited Meralco to just 13 points in this second period.

07:27 Next month for PBA All-Star Weekend 2024, Newsome creating space.

07:34 Oh, it looks like Tyrosil may have gotten hurt.

07:37 He should be fine, but trying to shake off some pain on his right foot.

07:42 He twisted it a little bit.

07:44 You know, he's been really challenging the offense of Chris Newsome.

07:48 So does he, Tyrosil, one of the favorites every time he's the one guarding Chris Newsome.

07:54 The points really comes in.

07:57 Now that's a very tough shot for Ray Suerte.

08:01 Ray Suerte really has been impressive.

08:05 Suerte now working with eight points.

08:11 Newsome, another three-pointer for Nunu.

08:16 Like his matchup against Suerte, but to no avail.

08:20 Dampata, he loves this shot and you see why.

08:24 Well, you know, we talked about it. We knew that eventually he had to be taking his shot.

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08:36 Back to you, gentlemen.

08:37 What a move by Aaron Black!

08:40 Had a nice spin, but let's go back here.

08:42 Going right, spinning, and then this dipsy do.

08:46 Here's Dickridge.

08:48 He has eight assists.

08:50 Now, giving that ball back, looking for his points, and he scores with a straightaway three.

08:56 That's a lot of respect.

08:57 He's actually given the green light to be taking those shots.

09:01 David from the corner.

09:03 Another three. That's money.

09:06 Back-to-back hits from downtown.

09:08 A lot more defense, because you talked about defense.

09:11 I'd like to see a lot more defense in the All-Star game.

09:15 That's something that Coach Tim, who's going to be coaching Team Chapin, he said it.

09:19 When we had the draft last Monday, Coach Tim said, "I want to show everyone how an All-Star game should look."

09:25 That's right.

09:27 You have to remember 10, 20 years ago when the All-Stars were not just about the offensive power of the individuals.

09:37 Oh, Ray Nambatak.

09:39 Now, you talk about offensive far power coming from the stingray.

09:44 One from David.

09:45 Meralco scores off the timeout, but then Nambatak hits them with this one.

09:51 A possible four-point play.

09:54 Maliksi with a rebound.

09:57 Counterattack for Meralco. They have numbers.

09:59 Black could not be stopped.

10:02 Almost a steal by Maliksi.

10:05 They go inside. David with a two-handed throwdown.

10:09 That's a good one right there. Another extra pass.

10:12 The only thing was that Blackwater fumbled the ball, but take a look at this one more time.

10:16 The perfect pass.

10:17 Giving that safe pass to RK Lange.

10:22 Suerte going inside. Pass deflected, taken away by Maliksi.

10:26 On the run is Meralco trying to upend the momentum.

10:31 Kopia looking for a teammate.

10:33 Quezcoto hands off to Suerte.

10:37 Suerte shoots over Hodge.

10:40 No chance at all for that shot to leave the hands of Ilagan.

10:44 Jose tried to do it on the offensive end.

10:46 They have tried a little too much.

10:50 David steps into a three. David could not get it.

10:55 A lot of running game right here.

10:58 Let's see who's going to be able to make that shot.

11:01 And finally, two points for Toto Jose.

11:04 He has eight points.

11:05 That was silent, no?

11:08 He knows how Jose does it.

11:10 He's just there at the right spot, whether it's to receive a pass or to get offensive rebounds.

11:16 But Troy Rosario says, "I'm also open."

11:19 That doesn't go in. Troy Rosario.

11:23 Trying to go one-on-one against Pascual.

11:26 Troy moving the defender.

11:28 Flicks it up.

11:30 Blackwater isolate him, let him attack so that no help can be given.

11:35 But then only 15 in the second.

11:37 Now here in the third, they've only scored 16 points.

11:40 And you know, the thing is Blackwater has adjusted very well because they love to score.

11:45 But here in this ballgame, they're showing a lot of defense.

11:48 Bonquito to be taking on the Cajals and trying to stop Reina Batta.

11:53 Batts.

11:56 Sends it out.

11:57 That's Lankero hitting a three-pointer.

12:00 Blackwater with a stop to start the fourth quarter.

12:05 Mbatak attacking, leaves it for Rosario.

12:08 Ninth assist.

12:09 Remember the first time that Ray Suerte was activated by Blackwater.

12:14 He immediately showed that he was someone who could help.

12:18 And Bonquito.

12:19 That's something that he would want to do.

12:21 Look at this. On the dribble, attacks the defense of Big Game James.

12:26 It was a little too wide right there, that driving lane.

12:31 Mbatak.

12:32 The crossover, refuses the screen.

12:34 Takes it to the cup.

12:36 Stingray.

12:38 On full effect.

12:40 That paint wide open, miscommunication on defense.

12:44 They didn't want that dribble.

12:50 Mbatak.

12:52 Goes cross court.

12:53 Yap for three.

12:54 James Yap.

12:56 One of his million moves.

12:58 Making sure that there's just one chance.

13:00 Part of the white shirts.

13:04 Mbatak steps into a three.

13:05 Ray Mbatak.

13:07 Boy, has he balled out in his first game as a bossing.

13:12 So much impact for the red shirts.

13:15 Blackwater bossing.

13:17 Ray Mbatak.

13:21 Bankero misses. Rebound Ginto.

13:24 And a lot of minutes already incurred by Ray Mbatak.

13:29 That's another turnover right there.

13:31 Almost a counter steal by Blackwater.

13:36 Maliksi from downtown.

13:38 We've got to be able also to take care of time and score.

13:43 Suerte.

13:46 No luck that time for him.

13:48 And Hodge will finish on the other side.

13:51 Gregorio passing against Black.

13:54 MBG making his move.

13:56 There's the step back.

13:58 The jumper falls.

13:59 Stop.

14:00 Blackwater bossing.

14:02 Oh, barreling in.

14:04 Was able to get two points.

14:07 Ball game.

14:08 2 and 35 remaining.

14:12 Maliksi going for a three.

14:13 Alain hits it with the Vince hands on his face.

14:17 Take after what happened in the Commissioner's Cup.

14:20 It was a difficult competition up until the last game.

14:23 Here's Alain Maliksi.

14:25 Drops in another three.

14:27 What a fake right there.

14:28 Alain Maliksi for Blackwater.

14:32 Maliksi fires away.

14:35 Maliksi hits the three.

14:37 Do you feel it?

14:40 Look at this.

14:48 And there was -- was there a call, though?

14:51 Hear a call though.

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