Juan Gomez de Liaño did not disappoint in his debut for preseason-favorite Converge in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup Saturday, Oct. 11.
Debuting Juan Gomez de Liano delivered as the Converge FiberXers pulled the Titan Ultra Giant Risers back to earth, 129-92, in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup Saturday, Oct. 11.
Gomez de Liaño dropped a triple-double of 15 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists for the FiberXers, who went off in the second period to build a commanding 47-27 lead.
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It was all Converge from there.
The Giant Risers, who entered the match on the crest of an opening win over Meralco behind Calvin Abueva's career-high 41 points, dropped to 1-1.
The FiberXers will next face TNT in an out-of-town game in Ilocos Sur on Oct. 18.
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Like most sportswriters, Jan Ballesteros once dreamed of becoming a professional hooper. But he learned the hard way that it’s not for everyone.
He continues to be involved in the sport he loves, but this time as a member of the PBA Press Corps. Aside from primarily covering the PBA, he is also assigned to cover Gilas Pilipinas.