The Blackwater team faced a significant setback in their playoff aspirations as the Macau Black Knights triumphed in a closely contested match. Leung and Chongqui each scored 30 points, leading Macau to a narrow victory over Blackwater, who struggled without their star player Upshaw.
This defeat marks a critical blow to Blackwater's hopes, as Macau's offensive prowess, highlighted by a combined total of 89 points from Leung, Chongqui, and Cao, proved too much for them to handle. The PBA season continues to unfold with intense competition, leaving Blackwater in a precarious position.