Blackwater's Christian David in action in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup on April 25, 2025. PBA Images

MANILA, Philippines – Blackwater collected its first win in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup.

This, as the Bossing leaned on a dominant third quarter en route to a 120-98 shellacking of NorthPort on Friday at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.

The Bossing had a 40-27 third frame, headlined by Christian David who notched nine points and four rebounds, while Sedrick Barefield and Bryan Andrade contributed eight markers each in that period.

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David concluded the match with 19 points on an efficient 8-of-12 clip, while Barefield top-scored for the Bossing with 20, and RK Ilagan delivered a 17-point, eight-assist showing.

Andrade closed out with 14 points and Richard Escoto had a decent 15-point output.

It was also Blackwater's way of bouncing back after absorbing defeats against Magnolia (84-106) and Converge (80-111).

Two players breached 20-point territory for NorthPort, with Joshua Munzon tallying 27 and William Navarro chipping in 24.

Blackwater eyes its second straight win against NLEX exactly a week from now, May 2, while NorthPort takes on Barangay Ginebra on Wednesday, April 30.

The Scores:

BLACKWATER 120 – Barefield 20, David 19, Ilagan 17, Escoto 15, Andrade 14, Mallilin 10, Ayonayon 9, Guinto 7, Tungcab 5, Chua 2, Tratter 2, Casio 0

NORTHPORT 98 – Munzon 27, Navarro 24, Tolentino 15, Bulanadi 12, Jalalon 7, Onwubere 6, Cuntapay 3, Flores 3, Yu 1, Nelle 0, Kwekuteye 0, Taha 0

QUARTERS: 20-22, 48-47, 88-74, 120-98