Juan Gomez de Liaño dazzled with a second triple-double outing three games into his PBA career. Will he replicate that performance in Converge's game against Phoenix?
Rookie sensation Juan Gomez de Liaño and the Converge FiberXers are gunning for a share of the top spot when they take on the Phoenix Fuel Masters in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup on Saturday, Oct. 25.
Tip off is at 7:30 p.m. at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
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Converge, now 2-1, is riding high after a dominant 128-108 rout of Terrafirma, highlighted by another all-around masterclass from Gomez de Liaño.
The 25-year-old budding star recorded his second triple-double of the conference — a dazzling 17-point, 10-rebound, and 12-assist performance — cementing his status as one of the most dynamic guards in the league.
The FiberXers’ balanced attack and relentless pace continue to be their calling card under coach Delta Pineda. Justin Arana and Justin Baltazar have provided stability inside, while Alec Stockton and Schonny Winston continue to anchor their perimeter play.
Adding intrigue to their campaign, Converge also recently acquired the signing rights to Dave Ildefonso, though a deal has yet to be finalized.
A victory over Phoenix would catapult Converge to the top of the standings alongside TNT (3-1).
With momentum on their side, the FiberXers aim to keep their offense firing and their youthful energy flowing in their bid to continue climbing the Philippine Cup ladder.
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(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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