Converge had to shake off a gritty Blackwater side before returning to the win column in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup Saturday, Nov. 8.
Converge restored connection as it foiled Blackwater, 99-94, in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo Saturday, Nov. 8.
The FiberXers thus claimed their fourth win in six outings to force a four-way tie at third with Magnolia, San Miguel and NLEX.
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They also added to the misery of the Bossing, who dropped five straight games against a sole win to further slide at the bottom of the heap with Terrafirma and Phoenix.
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Converge will look to stay in the winner's circle when it squares off with Ginebra on Nov. 14 before the league goes into a break to give way for Gilas Pilipinas’ campaign in the first window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
The match tees off at 7:30 p.m. at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao.
Converge vs. Blackwater Scores:
Converge – Stockton 28, Gomez de Liano 14, Baltazar 11, Arana 11, Winston 8, Muyang 8, Concepion 8, Garcia 5, Suerte 3, Racal 3, Delos Santos 0, Javillonar 0, Eguilos 0, Clemente 0
Blackwater – Barefield 33, David 18, Paonopio 11, Tratter 10, Guinto 8, Mendoza 7, Mallilin 5, Murrell 2, Andrade 0, Jopia 0, Cruz-Dumont 0, Escoto 0
Quarterscores: 21-25, 49-46, 78-72, 98-94
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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.