Converge can still make the top-4 entering the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup quarterfinals. But San Miguel is a gigantic obstacle on its way.
Justin Arana and the Converge FiberXers aim to keep their twice-to-beat hopes alive as they face the red-hot San Miguel Beermen in a crucial PBA Philippine Cup clash on Wednesday, June 11.
Gametime is set at 7:30 p.m. at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
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The FiberXers (6-4) are fresh off a confidence-boosting 117-103 win over Terrafirma last May 28, where King Caralipio posted a double-double of 18 points and 10 rebounds.
Converge’s balanced attack featured four other players in double figures, with Arana, Justine Baltazar, and Alec Stockton each scoring 17, while Schonny Winston added 16.
Still mathematically in contention for a top-four finish, Converge must pull off a big upset against the surging Beermen (7-2), who have won four straight and are coming off a hard-fought 120-111 victory over Rain or Shine in Cagayan de Oro.
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It remains unclear whether newly-acquired Mikey Williams, whose rights were obtained from TNT, will suit up in time for the playoff push.
In the meantime, Converge will continue to lean on its young core to take on a San Miguel side brimming with firepower and championship poise.
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(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]