After his 41-point explosion in the team’s PBA debut, Calvin Abueva will look to lead Titan Ultra anew in its match against preseason favorite Converge in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup.
The Titan Ultra Giant Risers are riding high after a thrilling 100-96 victory over Meralco in their opening game of the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup, and they’ll look to build on that momentum when they take on the Converge FiberXers on Saturday, Oct. 11.
Tip off is at 5:15pm at the Ynares Center in Montalban.
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Titan Ultra star Calvin Abueva was nothing short of spectacular in the win, exploding for a career-high 41 points, seven rebounds, and a steal.
Abueva’s all-around dominance helped the Giant Risers secure their first-ever win as a franchise after acquiring the NorthPort’s PBA slot in the offseason.
“Lahat kami excited maglaro ng first game. Naibigay namin itong larong ‘to dahil binuhos namin sa depensa namin,” Abueva said after the game.
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Supporting Abueva was Joshua Munzon, who tallied 14 points, six rebounds, a steal, and a block. Cade Flores also stepped up, contributing 10 points, six rebounds, and three steals, showcasing the depth of the Giant Risers’ roster.
Despite the high of an opening win, the Titan Ultra Giant Risers face a tough challenge in the form of the Converge FiberXers, who are the preseason favorites.
The FiberXers are a formidable opponent, and Titan Ultra will need to match their intensity, especially defensively, to pull off another upset in what is expected to be a competitive showdown in Montalban.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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