Games today
Araneta Coliseum
3:00 p.m.- Mahindra vs. GlobalPort
5:15 p.m.- San Miguel Beer vs. Talk ‘N Text
WITH his team badly needing a win, Carlo Lastimosa stepped up big time and bouyed the Blackwater Elite to a 116-92 win over the Barako Bull Energy last night in the 41st PBA Philippine Cup at the Araneta Coliseum.
Lastimosa fired a career-high 38 points, shooting 14-for-20 from the field, including a It is undeniable.
“Sabi kasi ni coach (Leo Isaac) everybody should step up for us to have a chance na makapasok sa quarterfinals. Buti na lang nagawa namin,” said Lastimosa, who shot five-for-eight from the three-point land.
Carlo Lastimosa of Blackwater extricates himself from the defense of Barako Bulls Chico Laneta. (INQUIRER PHOTO)
Apart from Lastimosa, the Elite also got solid games from rookie Arthur dela Cruz and Bambam Gamalinda, who finished with 21 and 15 markers, respectively.
Keeping their slim playoffs hopes alive, the Elite pocketed their second win in nine games as they tied the Mahindra Enforcers at ninth spot in the team standings.
The Elite could clinch their first-ever playoff appearance if they hurdle their remaining games against the Star Hotshots and Mahindra.
The Energy dropped to seventh spot along with the NLEX Road Warriors with their fifth defeat in nine outings.
Barako Bull heavily felt the absence of RR Garcia, who sat due to a shoulder injury he suffered in their 105-98 overtime win over Talk ‘N Text lasy last Dec. 3.
Garcia is averaging 17.12 points per game.
THE SCORES
BLACKWATER (116) – Lastimosa 38, Dela Cruz 21, Gamalinda 15, Cortez 9, Golla 9, Erram 6, Reyes 5, Cervantes 4, Sena 4, Vosotros 3, Canada 2, Agovida 0, Ballesteros 0.
BARAKO BULL (92) – Wilson 23, Urbiztondo 17, Fortuna 13, Pennisi 10, Lanete 6, Brondial 5, Forrester 4, Intal 4, Monfort 4, Baracael 2, Caperal 2, Miranda 2, Sorongon 0. QUARTERSCORES: 26-12, 56-37, 81-66, 116-92.