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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1775649828758PBA IMAGES3 (3).jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Titan Ultra&#x27;s Joshua Munzon. <em>PBA Images</em></span></span></span>MANILA — Titan Ultra returned to the win column in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup.</div><p>This, as the Giant Risers held off Blackwater, 102-98, on Wednesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.</p><p>Holding a four-point lead late, Titan Ultra got a crucial stop as Christian David missed a potential game-tying four-pointer. Rensy Bajar’s squad then kept possession and ran down the clock, preventing Blackwater from committing a foul.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2026/4/7/pba-meralco-holds-off-bol-tnt-for-win-no-4-2223"><strong>READ: PBA: Meralco holds off Bol, TNT for win No. 4<br/></strong></a></div><p>Earlier, Joshua Munzon drained a four-pointer to push Titan Ultra’s lead to eight, 102-94. Blackwater still closed within striking distance behind baskets from Robert Upshaw III and Richard Escoto, just as Munzon missed a forced three-pointer that kept the door open for Blackwater. However, David failed to capitalize on it.</p><p>&quot;I just want to be aggressive,&quot; said Munzon, who dropped 25 points along with four rebounds and four assists to lead Titan Ultra. Michael Gilmore added 21 points and 15 rebounds, while Aris Dionisio chipped in 11 points and six boards.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2026/4/7/pba-magnolia-pulls-away-from-terrafirma-for-second-straight-win-1937"><strong>READ: PBA: Magnolia pulls away from Terrafirma for second straight win<br/></strong></a></div><p>It was a bounce-back win for Titan Ultra after a 105-118 loss to Meralco Bolts in their previous outing.</p><p>Meanwhile, Blackwater absorbed its fourth loss in five games, with Upshaw III and Sedrick Barefield scoring 25 points each.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>The Scores:</strong></div><p><strong>TITAN 102</strong> – Munzon 25, Gilmore 21, Dionisio 11, Javillonar 7, Ular 7, Yu 7,Sajonia 6, Cuntapay 5, Pessumal 5, Balanza 4, Omega 4, Ambohot 0, Caralipio 0</p><p><strong>BLACKWATER 98</strong> – Barefield 25, Upshaw III 25, Panopio 10, Tratter 9, Escoto 9, David 7, Ilagan 4, Murrell 3, Guinto 3, Cruz-Dumont 3, Mallilin 0, Una 0, Mendoza 0</p><p><strong>QUARTERS:</strong> 36-21, 54-50, 84-83, 102-98</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/ypxJFxZhgCY?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Titan Ultra is back in the win column of the PBA Season 50 Commissioner's Cup.</p>

PBA: Titan Ultra fends off Blackwater for bounce-back win

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PBA: Titan Ultra fends off Blackwater for bounce-back win

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published April 08, 2026 08:19 PM PHT

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Updated April 08, 2026 10:25 PM PHT

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