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PBA: Clutch Paul Zamar keys Blackwater win vs slumping Meralco

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/tvpatrol/10/04/20181005-pba.jpg"/><figcaption>Paul Zamar scored the biggest basket of the game. PBA Media Bureau</figcaption></figure></div>Paul Zamar sank the dagger 3-pointer that punctuated Blackwater&#x27;s cardiac 94-91 win over Meralco in the PBA Governors&#x27; Cup at Araneta Coliseum on Friday.The game was tied at 91-all following a free throw by Meralco&#x27;s Allen Durham.The Elite were quick to recover on the other end, though, with Nard Pinto finding Zamar positioned just behind the arc where the former Mono Vampire player rifled the looping triple that pushed Blackwater ahead with 9 seconds left.With the win, Blackwater joined the company of Magnolia and Barangay Ginebra at the top of the standings with a 5-1 slate.Zamar came off the bench to score 13 points on 4-of-6 field goal shooting.Henry Walker led Blackwater in scoring with 24 points, while Mac Belo contributed 14.&quot;It&#x27;s a come from behind again&quot; said Blackwater coach Bong Ramos. &quot;But the character of the team (is showing), the players are developing. We hope to continue that.&quot;The Elite managed to win even without prized big man Poy Erram, who is still recovering from illness.Durham led Meralco with 32 points.<div>The scores:</div>Blackwater 94—Walker 24, Belo 14, Zamar 13, Sumang 12, Maliksi 10, Jose 8, Sena 5, Pinto 4, Digregorio 2, Al-Hussaini 2, Javier 0.Meralco 91—Durham 32, Amer 14, Bono 10, Newsome 8, Caram 7, Lanete 5, Hodge 4, Salva 4, Tolomia 3, Jamito 2, Hugnatan 2, Atkins 0, Canaleta 0.Quarters: 18-14, 40-37, 61-62, 94-91.<div>For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.</div>

Paul Zamar connected the dagger 3 that punctuated Blackwater's cardiac finish 94-91 against Meralco in the PBA governors Cup at Araneta Coliseum on Friday.

Paul Zamar connected the dagger 3 that punctuated Blackwater's cardiac finish 94-91 against Meralco in the PBA governors Cup at Araneta Coliseum on Friday.