The hunt for a Top Four finish to wield the twice-to-beat bonus continues for Juan Gomez de Liaño and the rest of Converge in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup.
Converge looks to strengthen its playoff positioning when it battles Magnolia as the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup resumes action Friday, Dec. 5.
Gametime is at 5:15 p.m. at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo.
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Both teams enter the matchup with 5-2 marks at third, a record and position they share with two other teams in San Miguel and TNT.
The winner will secure a quarterfinal spot, joining early qualifiers NLEX and Rain or Shine, while also keeping its hopes for a Top Four finish — and the twice-to-beat bonus that comes with it — very much alive.
The FiberXers have been sharp heading into the break, riding a two-game winning streak highlighted by a strong 106–96 win over Ginebra.
Juan Gomez de Liaño starred in that game, torching the Gin Kings for 32 points, six rebounds, and six assists, enough to earn a compliment from coach Tim Cone.
He is expected to deliver anew, despite facing his brother, Javi, on the other side of the court in the PBA for the first time.
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Schonny Winston, Justin Arana and Justine Baltazar will also lead the way.
Watch the livestream of this match on the One Sports YouTube channel or on the Pilipinas Live app or website.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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[Editor’s note: This article was written by a member of One Sports Digital with the help of AI and reviewed by editorial staff for accuracy.]