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PBA: Blackwater import looks ahead to 3rd conference as skid continues

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Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/05/31/henry-walker-053118.jpg?ext=.jpg"/><figcaption>Blackwater import Henry Walker. Richard Esguerra, <a href="https://sports.abs-cbn.com/pba/photos">ABS-CBN Sports</a></figcaption></figure></div>MANILA, Philippines — Even though they still have four games left in their elimination round schedule, the Blackwater Elite know that their chances of progressing to the playoffs of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup are slim to none.After a 93-89 loss to NLEX on Wednesday night, the Elite now have a woeful 0-7 win-loss record in the conference.Mathematically, they still have a chance to make it to the quarterfinals. But that will require victories over Magnolia, Meralco, Rain or Shine, and defending champion San Miguel, all the while hoping that other teams will also suffer costly losses.“We need a miracle,” Blackwater import Henry Walker said wryly on Wednesday, when asked of their chances in the conference.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://sports.abs-cbn.com/pba/news/2018/05/30/pba-nlex-starts-life-without-kiefer-win-42267">READ: NLEX starts life without Kiefer with a win</a></li></ul>Walker, a veteran PBA import, made his return to Blackwater on Wednesday night to formally replace Jarrid Famous. One of the most prolific imports in recent history, he labored to a 12-point, 15-rebound outing in his debut.“I just think that we are not coming around. I just think that they got to better believe in themselves on what they can do because they&#x27;ve actually seen it during the process,” Walker said of their game.“It was a competitive game for us today, showed some heart. But we just lost to the better team. They held their composure, they made some plays towards the end, that resulted to the win,” he added.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://sports.abs-cbn.com/pba/news/2018/05/30/erram-takes-blame-selfish-acts-led-elite-0-7-42276">READ: Erram takes blame for ‘selfish’ acts that led Elite to 0-7</a></li></ul>Walker is realistic about their situation in the Commissioner’s Cup. Knowing that advancing to the quarterfinals is virtually impossible, he wants the Elite to use the rest of the conference to prepare for the Governors’ Cup.“We are gearing up for the Governors&#x27; Cup. We&#x27;re getting our defense together, our chemistry,” said Walker, who will still serve as Blackwater’s reinforcement in the third conference.He was satisfied with what he saw from Allein Malisksi, noting that the guard “came alive” after playing poorly in their recent games. He also praised Poy Erram, his frontcourt partner who came through with a double-double in the loss.“We are building towards the Governors Cup and hopefully win a championship,” said Walker.Walker and the rest of the Elite return to action on Wednesday against Magnolia.For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.

After a 93-89 loss to NLEX on Wednesday night, the Elite now have a woeful 0-7 win-loss record in the conference.

After a 93-89 loss to NLEX on Wednesday night, the Elite now have a woeful 0-7 win-loss record in the conference.

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PBA: Blackwater import looks ahead to 3rd conference as skid continues

Camille B. Naredo,

ABS-CBN News

Published May 31, 2018 02:56 PM PHT

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