Romwel Anzures

Blackwater’s Christian David attempts a shot over TerraFirma’s Louie Sangalang. Photo from PBA Images.

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1749381183618IMG_7138.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Blackwater’s Christian David attempts a shot over TerraFirma’s Louie Sangalang. Photo from PBA Images."/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Blackwater’s Christian David attempts a shot over TerraFirma’s Louie Sangalang. <em>Photo from PBA Images.</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA (UPDATED) — Christian David and Richard Escoto took turns as the Blackwater Bossing finally ended its losing skid in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup.</p><p>The duo powered Blackwater to a 97-82 victory over TerraFirma Dyip, Sunday evening at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.</p><p>&quot;One thing about Terra is they never stop fighting. But CD was hitting big shots, so that&#x27;s how it is,&quot; said Blackwater head coach Jeff Cariaso. </p><p>&quot;We&#x27;re in the same boat in terms of standings, but you gotta respect them for not giving up,&quot; he added. </p><p>Escoto posted 21 points with four rebounds to topscore for his team, while David finished with 19 points — eight of which came in the fourth — with 12 rebounds and four dimes as they halted their six-game losing streak to improve to 2-8.</p><p>On the other hand, this was the 10th straight loss of TerraFirma after they opened the conference with a victory — one that could have been their very last in the league. </p><p>It was only a 74-67 game with still 9:57 in the fourth period&#x27;s game clock, and that was after Terrence Romeo&#x27;s triple at that mark. </p><p>Unfortunately for the hapless Dyip, Blackwater ran with a 12-to-4 run which was built on long-range baskets from David and one from Troy Malilin.</p><p>This surge eventually led to the Bossing leading by as much as 18 later on, an advantage that allowed them to seal the win. </p><p>Louie Sangalang continued his stellar play for TerraFirma, tallying a 24-point outing on top of three assists and a block, while Stanley Pringle and Brent Paraiso followed with 12 markers each. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>The Scores:</strong></div><p><strong>Blackwater 97</strong> – Escoto 21, David 19, Barefield 12, Ilagan 12, Andrade 10, Guinto 8, Mallilin 6, Tratter 4, Mitchell 3, Chua 2, Casio 0, Ayonayon 0, Jopia 0.</p><p><strong>TerraFirma 82</strong> – Sangalang 24, Pringle 12, Paraiso 12, Romeo 10, Nonoy 9, Hanapi 4, Catapusan 4, Ramos 7, Olivario, Zaldivar 0, Melecio 0, Hernandez, Ferrer 0.</p><p><strong>Quarterscores</strong>: 23-21, 52-45, 71-61, 97-82</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eDvQ3uGwTOI?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Christian David and Richard Escoto took turns as the Blackwater Bossing finally ended its losing skid in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup.</p>

Christian David and Richard Escoto took turns as the Blackwater Bossing finally ended its losing skid in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup.

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PBA: David, Escoto power Blackwater as TerraFirma exit looms

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Published June 08, 2025 07:18 PM PHT

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Updated June 08, 2025 09:46 PM PHT

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