Converge rallies to frustrate Ginebra in Batangas

Converge FiberXers’ Alec Stockton throughout a PBA Commissioner’s Cup recreation in opposition to Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings. –PBA IMAGES

Alec Stockton and Cheick Diallo turned in clutch performances to propel Converge previous Barangay Ginebra, 98-91, within the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Saturday night time on the Batangas Coliseum.

Stockton put collectively a well-rounded recreation, scoring 22 factors alongside six rebounds and eight assists whereas Diallo added 19 factors and 18 boards to steer the FiberXers’ rally from 17 factors down in a lone match on the street.

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The FiberXers rolled their sleeves defensively within the third quarter, limiting Ginebra to only 13 factors within the third interval to show the tide.

Ginebra leaned on Justin Brownlee’s 39 factors and 10 rebounds, however the resident import was unable to fend off Converge’s fightback. Maverick Ahanmisi and RJ Abarrientos added 15 and 11 factors, respectively, for the Gin Kings, who squandered their sizzling begin after a dominant second quarter.

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Schonny Winston chipped in 15 factors off the bench for Converge, whereas Jordan Heading contributed 13 within the scoring effort that had the telco membership rising to 5-2 within the midseason showcase. The FiberXers have gained three straight since besting NLEX earlier this month.

The Gin Kings, in the meantime, dropped to 3-2 within the standings. They battle company 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.