Coach Franco Atienza credited the FiberXers for forcing the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters to under 100 points in the PBA Commissioner's Cup. Converge is now solo second in the standings.
Converge FiberXers head coach Franco Atienza credited his team’s defensive resilience in their hard-fought 103-96 victory over Rain or Shine in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
"Going into this game, we knew Rain or Shine likes to run and they're a good offensive team. Good thing we were able to limit them below 100," Atienza emphasized during the postgame press conference.
Rain or Shine started strong, building a 17-point lead in the first quarter. However, Converge found their footing defensively, particularly in the second quarter when they mounted a decisive 30-13 run to gain momentum.
"It took us a lot to stop them. They pushed us to run and battle inside the paint. But the good thing was we gained the momentum somewhere in the second," Atienza added, highlighting the turning point that allowed his team to control the game.
The FiberXers improved to 7-3 as they continue their push for a twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals.
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