The Converge FiberXers improve to 7-3 and rise to second in the PBA Commissioner's Cup standings with a comeback against the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters.
The Converge FiberXers rallied from a 17-point first-quarter deficit to defeat the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 103-96, in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on January 14 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
With import Cheick Diallo playing under the weather, Converge leaned on its locals, led by Alec Stockton’s fourth-quarter heroics.
He exploded for 17 of his 21 points in the final frame, helping Converge complete a 30-13 second-quarter run and secure a late double-digit lead.
Stockton also added four rebounds and five assists in a stellar performance.
Jordan Heading contributed 17 points, while Justin Arana chipped in 15 for Converge, which improved to 7-3, solidifying second place in the standings and keeping their twice-to-beat quarterfinal hopes alive.
Rain or Shine, now 5-3, was led by Jhonard Clarito and Deon Thompson with 24 and 22 points, respectively.
The Elasto Painters lost Coach Yeng Guiao to an ejection in the third quarter.
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