Blackwater dominates NorthPort after explosive third quarter, scores first PBA win
Blackwater secured its first win of the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup with a commanding 120-98 victory over NorthPort, fueled by a 40-point third quarter and a balanced offensive attack.
![Sedrick Barefield led Blackwater’s balanced offense with 20 points. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PBA-Images1316-400x200.jpg)


![Nakhon Ratchasima celebrates after securing a spot in the AVC semifinals at the Philsports Arena. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/AVC-Womens-Champions-League-2025-Creamline-vs.-Nakhon-Ratchasima-7933-400x200.jpg)
![Tatyana Nikitina leads Zhetsyu with 19 points and strong defense against PLDT. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/AVC-Womens-Champions-League-2025-PLDT-vs.-Zhetysu-VC-Nikitina-Tatyana-8290-400x200.jpg)


![Savannah Davison will once again lead PLDT as they face Kazakhstan's Zhetysu VC in a must-win match. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/AVC-Womens-Champions-League-2025-PLDT-vs.-Nakhon-Ratchasima-Savi-Davison-6819-400x200.jpg)
![Japeth Aguilar led the way for Ginebra with a 30-point outburst in their season opener. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PBA-Images322-400x200.jpg)
![Creamline Cool Smashers prepare for a tough quarterfinal against Thailand’s Nakhon Ratchasima. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/AVC-Womens-Champions-League-2025-Creamline-vs.-Al-Naser-2049-400x200.jpg)