Blackwater, NLEX to clash in Kadayawan Invitational finals

Updated Sat, August 23, 2025 at 10:01 PM Published Fri, August 22, 2025 at 10:40 PM

Blackwater has secured a spot in the championship game of the Kadayawan Invitational Basketball Tournament with an undefeated 3-0 record.

They clinched their finals berth by outlasting Converge 93-91, with Sedrick Barefield hitting a crucial three-pointer late in the game.

Blackwater will face the NLEX Road Warriors in the finals after NLEX defeated the Phoenix Fuel Masters 100-96.

NLEX finished the round-robin stage in second place with a 2-1 record.

This tournament is serving as preparation for the PBA's 50th season.

Converge and Phoenix will play for third place.

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