MANILA - Converge's support cast worked wonders on Wednesday especially in the endgame as they clobbered the Terrafirma Dyip, 97-84, in their PBA Philippine Cup clash at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay. Mike Digregorio and Maverick Ahanmisi came alive for Converge in the fourth quarter, combining for 26 of the team's 34 points in the period even as they pulled away from Terrafirma in the last 12 minutes in a tight game that saw 12 deadlocks and 17 lead changes. Digregorio finished with 19 points, one rebound, one assist, and one steal, while Ahanmisi added 17 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists for the FiberXers. With the win, Converge snapped a two-game skid despite sitting out injured wingmen Jeron Teng and Kevin Racal as well as newly-re-signed Abu Tratter and moved up to 2-3. Joseph Gabayni made 18 markers, seven boards, one dime, two blocks, and one steal for the Dyip, who fell to 0-4. (PNA) }
ANTIPOLO CITY RK Ilagan has only played 16 games in the PBA but he already has two shots to remember, all happening in one venue.
Photo from PBA Ilagan’s latest play in the clutch played an important role in the Converge FiberXers’ first-ever win in the big league, his three that sent the game
MANILA - Rain or Shine (ROS) completed a late rally to steal a 79-77 win from debuting Converge right at the start of the PBA Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Sunday night. In the opening game for the league's 47th season, ROS preserved an endgame push with crucial plays on both ends of the floor to emerge victorious despite Converge stifling them on offense. Down 66-73 with 3:31 left, the E-Painters launched a 9-0 run to go up, 77-75, with 1:37 to play. The FiberXers responded with four straight points including a go-ahead layup from Jeron Teng with 23.4 seconds remaining. However, Beau Belga scored what would be the game-winning three with 13.4 seconds left to give ROS a 78-77 lead. Santi Santillan then performed a tough defense on his fellow former La Salle star Teng, forcing the latter to a tough pass easily read by Rey Nambatac. Converge actually had a chance to win the game after Santillan split his free throws off a Teng foul with 2.3 seconds to
Rain or Shine spoiled the debut of newcomer Converge with a 79-77 victory as the season-opening PBA Philippine Cup got things off Sunday, June 5 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.