MANILA, Philippines: Blackwater got off to a hot start on the way to routing winless Converge, 90-78 as the Bossing won their third straight game in the PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup on Wednesday at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.
The Bossing got off to a 30-14 lead in the opening quarter and stretched their largest lead at 70-35, before coasting to their third straight win to begin the All-Filipino conference.
The wards of coach Jeff Cariaso is now a win away from matching its 4-0 start in a conference, a feat the Dioceldo Sy-owned squad last achieved during the 2018 Governors’ Cup.
Rookie big man Christian David led the Bossing with 16 markers, including eight in the first period when the team zoomed to a 16-point lead.
Rey Suerte added 14, Richard Escoto and RK Ilagan chipped in 12 apiece, while Troy Rosario had an all-around effort of 10, eight rebounds and four assists.
Alec Stockton scored 24 points while rookie Deschon Wilson added 22 for Converge, which dropped its third straight game to begin the conference.