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    Clutch Casio free throws clinch thrilling Blackwater win over SMB

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    Jul 2, 2023
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    JVee Casio canned three crucial free throws down the stretch to steer Blackwater to a 103-101 thriller over San Miguel Beer in the PBA On Tour on Sunday.

    Casio was awarded three foul shots following a landing spot foul on Noy Baclao with 22 seconds left.

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    He made all free throws to give the Bossing a 102-101 lead.

    Jericho Cruz then missed a potential go-ahead basket for San Miguel, before Baser Amer split his free throws for the final count.

    "These are the games that we need in order for us to build our confidence, for us to learn how to close out close games," said top deputy coach Joe Silva.

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    The Bossing's second straight win improved their record to 5-3 and served as a perfect welcome to head coach Jeff Cariaso, who just arrived from a two-month stay in the US where he attended various clinics within the Bay Area.

    Troy Rosario led all Blackwater scorers with 19 points. Finishing with 13 points each were Casio, Mike Digregorio, and Baser Amer.

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      Allyn Bulanadi topscored for the Beermen with 26 points while Cruz added 25.

      The two teamed up in an 8-0 San Miguel run inside the final 3:11 to wipe out a six point deficit and give the team a 101-99 lead with 36 seconds to play.

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      It was the fifth straight loss for the Beermen, whose record now stands at 2-5.

      The scores:

      Blackwater (103) - Rosario 19, Digregorio 13, Casio 13, Amer 13, McCarthy 10, Sena 9, Suerte 8, Ilagan 6, Ayonayon 4, Banal 4, Ular 2, Publico 2, Escoto 0.

      San Miguel (101) - Bulanadi 26, Cruz 25, Lee 15, Apacible 11, Brondial 10, Baclao 7, Faundo 4, Dela Cruz 3, De Vera 0.

      Quarterscores: 28-21; 59-60; 79-75; 103-101.

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