NARDS Pinto and import Henry Walker joined forces down the stretch as Blackwater held off Rain or Shine, 99-93, on Sunday to secure a slot in the quarterfinal round of the Philippine Basketball Association Season 43 Governors’ Cup at the Sta. Rosa Sports Complex in Laguna.

Despite being shackled by Rain or Shine’s defense particularly in the last quarter, the Elite was able to rely on its hot shooting from downtown throughout the game as it snared its sixth win in seven games, joining Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in the quarterfinals.