MANILA, Philippines — Converge overcame Terrafirma’s finest efficiency in an extended whereas and rallied to a 117-103 victory within the PBA Philippine Cup final evening on the PhilSports Enviornment.
Pressured to play catch-up by a hot-starting Dyip aspect decided to snap a droop marred by seven straight blowout losses, the FiberXers turned to their defensive arsenal to show this recreation round.
After trailing by as many as 18 within the second quarter and 12 midway by way of the third, the FiberXers put the clamps on the Dyip and accomplished the steal with a 29-11 closing barrage.
The win put Converge again on monitor after its 88-83 loss to NLEX and with a 6-4 file total.
“I feel protection was key,” stated coach Franco Atienza, lauding his fees for holding their opponent to solely 38 within the second half after its 65-point eruption within the first 24 minutes.
Later, Rain or Shine held its floor and rebounded with a 109-99 disposal of skidding Phoenix to enhance to 5-3. The Gas Masters fell to 2-6.
