Converge import Jalen Jones.–PBA IMAGES
MANILA, Philippines–Converge slipped previous Magnolia, 89-82, to increase its successful methods on Monday night time, whereas locking up the No. 3 spot within the PBA Governors’ Cup.
The FiberXers pulled away within the fourth interval at Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila to finish their elimination section with a 6-4 win-loss report in Group A play.
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“It doesn’t finish right here. Subsequent, we’ll be taking part in within the playoffs [but] there’s a giant problem on the opposite facet … we perceive that issues are going to get harder,” mentioned interim coach Franco Atienza.
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Converge braces for a best-of-five duel with mighty San Miguel Beer within the crossover quarterfinals.
Import Jalen Jones confirmed the best way with 27 factors and 12 rebounds, whereas Justin Arana had 12 and 12.
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Alec Stockton and Schonny Winston each completed with 10 as Converge took a four-game successful streak heading into the knockout section.
Calvin Abueva had 11 factors, whereas Peter Alfaro chipped in 11 extra because the Hotshots settled for a 5-5 end to their elimination section, forging a conflict with resurgent and Group B chief Rain or Shine.
