The Converge FiberXers bounced again and eked out a win in opposition to San Miguel, 107-103, dealing the Beermen their first loss within the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup.
The FiberXers led by only one, 99-98, with two minutes left within the sport earlier than import Jamaal Franklin drilled a triple to increase Converge’s result in 4.
San Miguel’s CJ Perez accomplished a three-point play on the 1:06 mark however Franklin responded with one other basket to make it a 104-101 benefit.
A Vic Manuel foul put Converge’s Justin Arana on the road, the place he made two free throws to additional lengthen the lead, 106-101. Manuel missed two free throws off a Franklin foul, earlier than the FiberXers formally handed Beermen their first loss within the import-laden convention.
Franklin led Converge with team-highs of 37 factors, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists whereas Maverick Ahanmisi added 15 markers.
Import Cameron Clark and Perez led San Miguel with 30 and 28 factors, respectively. Clark additionally grabbed 12 rebounds within the loss.
With the win, each Converge and SMB share a 5-1 card.
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
