The Converge FiberXers will look to maintain their strong start as they face Hong Kong Eastern, the second guest team in three seasons of the Commissioner's Cup.
The Converge FiberXers will look to maintain their strong start in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup as they take on guest team Hong Kong Eastern on November 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
Converge opened their conference in dominating fashion, cruising past the Terrafirma Dyip with a 116-87 victory.
Mike Nieto led Converge with 11 points on 3-of-4 from beyond the arc. Import Cheick Diallo anchored the FiberXers with a commanding 25-point, 16-rebound performance, while rising star Justin Arana added 16 points, 12 rebounds, and four assists.
Former Gilas Pilipinas standout Jordan Heading also made his mark against his former team, contributing eight points, six assists, and four rebounds. Converge, who reached the playoffs in the previous Governors’ Cup, looks increasingly formidable and aims to build on their momentum.
Hong Kong Eastern enters this game riding high after a 102-87 win over the Phoenix Fuel Masters in their Commissioner’s Cup debut.
Hayden Blankley led the way with an all-around performance, posting 18 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and three blocks. Cameron Clark also delivered a stellar outing with a double-double of 25 points and 11 rebounds, alongside two steals and two blocks.
Eastern, the second guest team to participate in the Commissioner’s Cup in three seasons, is aiming to emulate the success of the Bay Area Dragons and establish themselves as a competitive force.
This matchup promises an exciting duel between Converge’s balanced attack and Eastern’s experienced roster. Both teams will be eager to assert their dominance and build their cases for playoff contention in this prestigious tournament.
Fans are in for a thrilling showdown at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
[Editor's note: This article was generated by AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]