Blackwater looks to put on one good against Max!

Blackwater looks to put on one good against Max! Bond Super Glue in
their quarterfinal match-up on Tuesday to advance in the Final Four of
the PBA D-League Foundation Cup.

The Elite and the Sumos battle at 2 p.m. at The Arena in an
interesting duel that could go other way.

Blackwater coach Leo Isaac said the Sumos are a tough match-up but
hopes their energy and patience would be enough to offset their
deficiencies.

The Elite got past Junior Powerade, 70-66 in the first round to
advance to the quarterfinals.

“We will give it our best and hope we can match up with them very
well,” Isaac said.

“All you need is one good game and you advance to the semis.”

Max! Bond Super Glue coach Pico Jarencro insists Blackwater is a
dangerous team but is confident his troops will overcome the
challenge.

“This is playoff time. Our team is prepared and ready to play
consistently for four quarters. We don’t want to miss this
opportunity,” he said.

The winner of the Blackwater-Max! Bond Super Glue encounter will
advance to the semi-final against the winner of the other quarterfinal
showdown between NLEX and FCA at 4 o’clock.

NLEX coach Boyet Fernadez said he expects tough game against the
Cultivators, who are loaded with experienced players.

“We have to bring our defensive game if we want to make it to the
semi-finals,” Fernandez said. “It will be a very tough game but we
will be ready.”

The Cultivators make it to the round of eight by dispatching RnW
Pacific Pipes in the first round.

“NLEX is a very deep team. Any of their players are capable to start
with any team. I hope we get lucky when we play them. That’s our only
chance,” said FCA coach Arsenio Dysangco. (pr)