PBA: Converge rallies to frustrate Ginebra in Batangas
Converge FiberXers’ Alec Stockton during a PBA Commissioner’s Cup game against Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings. –PBA IMAGES
Alec Stockton and Cheick Diallo turned in clutch performances to propel Converge past Barangay Ginebra, 98-91, in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Saturday night at the Batangas Coliseum.
Stockton put together a well-rounded game, scoring 22 points alongside six rebounds and eight assists while Diallo added 19 points and 18 boards to lead the FiberXers’ rally from 17 points down in a lone match on the road.
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The FiberXers rolled their sleeves defensively in the third quarter, limiting Ginebra to just 13 points in the third period to turn the tide.
Ginebra leaned on Justin Brownlee’s 39 points and 10 rebounds, but the resident import was unable to fend off Converge’s fightback. Maverick Ahanmisi and RJ Abarrientos added 15 and 11 points, respectively, for the Gin Kings, who squandered their hot start after a dominant second quarter.
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Schonny Winston chipped in 15 points off the bench for Converge, while Jordan Heading contributed 13 in the scoring effort that had the telco club rising to 5-2 in the midseason showcase. The FiberXers have won three straight since besting NLEX earlier this month.
The Gin Kings, meanwhile, dropped to 3-2 in the standings. They battle corporate sibling Magnolia on Christmas Day.
The Scores :
CONVERGE 98 – Stockton 22, Diallo 19, Winston 15, Heading 13, Arana 11, Santos 8, Baltazar 6 Racal 3, Nieto 1, Caralipio 0, Delos Santos 0, Andrade 0
GINEBRA 91 – Brownlee 39, Ahanmisi 15, Abarrientos 11, Thompson 8, Tenorio 5, Rosario 5, Mariano 4, Adamos 2, Cu 2, Holt 0
Quarterscores : 21-23, 40-57, 73-70, 98-91.
