MANILA, Philippines – John Nard Pinto continues to play a steady role as Blackwater’s lead playmaker in the 2018 PBA Governors’ Cup. The 19th overall pick of NorthPort in 2014 had eight points, seven rebounds, 13 assists and two steals during Blackwater’s 113-111 win over NorthPort last September 19. The stocky Blackwater guard finished with 15 points, going six-of-10 from the field, while issuing six assists, three steals and two blocks in 38 minutes of action. Pinto currently averages personal-best stats line of 12.5 points, 7.5 assists and 4.5 rebounds, numbers, which he hopes will help sustain the Elite’s campaign to earn a twice-to-beat incentive heading into the playoffs. Blackwater will be shooting for a fifth straight win come Wednesday when it faces NLEX at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Source: Philippine Star September 25, 2018 07:18 UTC