Import Jalen Hudson detonated for a monster outing as TNT gave Converge its first style of defeat, 128-122, within the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup on Wednesday on the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Hudson dropped a complete of 56 factors within the win alongside 12 rebounds, 4 assists, one steal, and one block whereas Mikey Williams chipped in 19 markers, 5 boards, and two dimes.
Converge, which was immaculate in its first 4 video games, leaned on their very own import Jamaal Franklin, who churned out 47 factors of his personal within the loss to go together with 14 rebounds, seven assists, three steals, and three blocks whereas Maverick Ahanmisi collected 21 markers and eight boards off the bench.
With the assertion victory, TNT improved to 4-1 whereas Converge dropped to the same document after their spectacular begin.
Three free throws from Franklin introduced the FiberXers to inside two, 109-107, earlier than the 26-year-old Hudson sparked an 11-1 rampage that noticed their lead balloon to 12, 120-108, within the closing 2:30.
Hudson then accomplished a three-point play alternative with 56 ticks left, 124-115, earlier than an enormous three-pointer from Franklin allowed Converge to once more threaten at 126-122.
RR Pogoy knocked down each of his free throws to place the punctuation on the sport as Kevin Racal missed out on his final try.
TNT will subsequent face Terrafirma on Saturday whereas Converge will face San Miguel later within the day.
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
