![Chris Newsome delivered in crunch time as Meralco escaped Blackwater's furious comeback [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design346-400x200.png)
Chris Newsome scored the go-ahead layup with 3.9 seconds left as Meralco survived Blackwater’s late rally for a 116-114 PBA Governors’ Cup win.
![Kentrell Barkley scored a game-high 26 points as Blackwater defeated Magnolia. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design323-400x200.png)
Blackwater improved to 2-0 in the PBA Governors’ Cup after RK Ilagan and Kentrell Barkley powered an 89-81 victory over Magnolia.
![Christian David attacks the Terrafirma defense during Blackwater’s PBA Philippine Cup debut. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PBA-IMAGES234-400x200.jpg)
Christian David and RK Ilagan joined forces to lead Blackwater to a 107-87 win over Terrafirma in their PBA Philippine Cup debut at the Ynares Center in Montalban.