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PBA: Amer throws down another game-winner as Blackwater stuns Phoenix

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MANILA -- (UPDATED) Baser Amer nailed another sleeper on Friday as Blackwater stunned Phoenix, 91-89, in the PBA Philippine Cup at Araneta Coliseum.With the scored tied 89-all, Amer was able to sink a tough jumper with 2 seconds remaining in the clock.Matthew Wright tried to pull off a miracle for the Fuel Masters with a desperation heave but missed the shot.It was a heartbreaking loss for Phoenix, which led by 12 points against Blackwater midway in the game.Renato Ular had another stellar performance for the Bossing with a double-double of 34 points and 10 rebounds.Amer only had 9 points, but his clutch shot in the final seconds was the most crucial of all as it gave Blackwater its fifth win in six games. He did a similar play for the Bossing last week when he nailed a step back jumper that stunned the Meralco Bolts, 90-89.Just like in the Meralco game, Amer struggled in the early part of the match.But Blackwater coach Angel Vanguardia said he knew he can always count on the Davao City-born point guard.&quot;I told Baser, &#x27;it&#x27;s either a backdoor o even if you don&#x27;t have it, take the shot,&#x27;&quot; said the coach.Jason Perkins led Phoenix with 22 markers, while Tyler Tio had 15.The Fuel Masters fell to their sixth defeat in eight games.<div>The scores:</div>BLACKWATER 91 – Ular 34, Ganuelas-Rosser 16, Amer 9, Suerte 7, McCarthy 5, Taha 5, Melton 5, Torralba 4, Casio 4, Ebona 2, Sena 0PHOENIX 89 – Perkins 22, Tio 15, Wright 15, Lalata 10, Jazul 8, Anthony 6, Mocon 5, Muyang 4, Rios 2, Garcia 2, Melecio 0, Porter 0, Serrano 0, Pascual 0Quarters: 16-19, 36-42, 61-66, 91-89

Baser Amer nailed another sleeper on Friday as Blackwater stunned Phoenix 91-89 in the PBA Philippine Cup at Araneta Coliseum.