PBA: Alec Stockton shows result of daily grind with clutch points

PBA: Alec Stockton shows result of daily grind with clutch showing

/ 09:15 PM September 18, 2024

Converge FiberXers' Alec Stockton  against Meralco Bolts' Chris Newsome during a PBA Governors' Cup game

Converge FiberXers’ Alec Stockton against Meralco Bolts’ Chris Newsome during a PBA Governors’ Cup game. –PBA IMAGES

MANILA, Philippines—Alec Stockton has grown into one of the Converge FiberXers’ most reliable bucket-getters.

His growing confidence was evident in the FiberXers’ latest win over Meralco in Group A of the PBA Governors’ Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Wednesday.

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Converge was stuck in a neck-and-neck affair with the Bolts in the waning minutes of the game and when the FiberXers needed a bucket–enter Stockton.

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In the final two minutes, Stockton fired five points–a step-back triple and a fadeaway jumper from midrange–which ultimately gave Converge the 105-97 win over quarterfinals-bound Meralco in a thrilling affair.

READ: PBA: Alec Stockton lifts Converge past Meralco for crucial win

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“They put their trust and belief in me in taking those shots,” said Stockton. “I put in the work so I’m just glad it came out in that game.”

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Stockton finished with a double-double to the tune of 27 points and 11 rebounds with five assists and two steals to match.

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The Far Eastern University product also showed off his defensive prowess in his assignment in locking in guard Chris Banchero.

READ: PBA: Alec Stockton says he’s committed to where I’m at’

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Stockton hounded Banchero on defense, even coming face-to-face with him in intense moments as the Meralco guard only tallied 10 points, missing nine shots out of 14 attempts.

Despite his numerous bumps and altercations, Stockton stayed composed under duress and sank big shots in the clutch to send Converge to a 5-4 card.

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“I think the magic just comes from the work and daily repetitions I do,” Stockton said. “When it comes game time it’s just like playing in the park, I’m just having fun out there.”

TAGS: Converge FiberXers, Meralco Bolts, PBA Governors' Cup

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