Barkley takes over as Blackwater downs another giant in Magnolia
Blackwater secured an 89-81 victory over Magnolia in the PBA Governors’ Cup, marking a surprising 2-0 start to the season. Import Kentrell Barkley led the team with 26 points, including a decisive late-game scoring run.
Why it matters
The win highlights an early-season upset in the professional basketball league, shifting the competitive landscape of the conference.
Blackwater proved its rousing debut was far from being a fluke, this time pulling the rug from under another giant in Magnolia, 89-81, in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Friday, July 17.
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