Converge FiberXers relied on a fiery start to score a 97-92 victory over TNT Tropang 5G in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup on Wednesday night at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.
Justin Arana posted a massive double-double of 21 points and 10 rebounds to be named Player of the Game as the FiberXers secured their third victory in nine matches.
The former Arellano University Chiefs center made most of his points against the defense of towering TNT import Bol Bol, including a crucial basket late in the game that sealed the FiberXers’ win.
Juan Gomez de Liaño contributed 16 markers, seven rebounds, seven assists, and three steals, while Mikey Williams and Alec Stockton chipped in 13 points apiece for the FiberXers.
Converge reinforcement Kylor Kelley had another forgetful outing, finishing with just four points and nine rebounds.
Bol led the Tropang 5G with a double-double of 32 points and 16 rebounds, Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser and Jordan Heading added 14 and 13 markers, respectively, while Calvin Oftana and Roger Pogoy tallied 12 apiece. They fell to a 5-3 mark. (AC)
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