Despite loss to Rain or Shine in tune up, Blackwater happy with outcome
Despite losing to Rain or Shine, 98-94, in a tune-up game at SGS Gym on Thursday, Blackwater is happy with the outcome.
The Elastopainters banked on their experience to edge the Elite, who had the chance to test their new recruits.
“Happy kami sa outcome nito. Kailangan lang namin ng konting adjustments since ito naman yung unang tuneup namin,” he said.
Rookie Mac Belo proved his worth and shined the brightest for the Elite with 19 points. Kyle Pascual also got 12 in the loss.
Blackwater refused to back down from E-Painters, fighting tooth-and-nail in the first three quarters before Rain or Shine finally ran away in the fourth, with Jeff Chan giving his squad an 89-81 lead with four minutes to play.
Jericho Cruz showed the way with 21 points to help the Elasto Painters break away in the fourth quarter.
Jay Washington added 14 markers, while Beau Belga chipped in 12 in the victory.
“Ayokong nakikitang nagre-relax ang players sa court and technically today, that’s how we started. Pero we
looked ok naman after that,” said coach Caloy Garcia.
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