PBA: Terrafirma rallies, extends Blackwater’s losing skid to 25
Terrafirma import Antonio Hester. PBA IMAGES
MANILA, Philippines—Terrafirma mounted a big rally late to keep Blackwater winless, 109-103, in the PBA Governors’ Cup Saturday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Antonio Hester spearheaded the Dyip’s comeback from 12 points down in the fourth quarter to finish with 41 points on top of 13 rebounds, three assists and three steals.
Terrafirma erased a 96-84 deficit with only five minutes left after going on a blistering 18-0 run capped by a layup by Joshua Munzon.
Antonio Hester gets it to go AND A FOUL!
FEATURED STORIESLamang na ang Terrafirma, 97-97 with 2:12 to go. #PBAiTuloyAngLaban pic.twitter.com/JtB9xTO9YS
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Munzon, who played his first game since his hand injury, added 13 points, four rebounds and two steals.
A pair of free throws by JP Calvo then a steal and dunk by Hester in the final seconds sealed the Dyip’s second win in six games.
Blackwater, meanwhile, blew a golden opportunity to post a breakthrough win as its record losing streak hits 25 games.
New Bossing import Shawn Glover, who replaced Jaylen Bond, had 35 points and 17 rebounds in a losing effort.
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