New import Jamaal Franklin exploded for 42 factors to propel the Converge Fiberxers previous Terrafirma Dyip, 130-115, on Thursday within the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup on the Philsports Arena in Pasig.
Converge began to drag away within the third interval because it outscored the Dyip, 32-21, to take a 100-92 lead on the finish of the stated body. They have been trailing, 71-68, on the finish of the primary half.
The Fiberxers led by as a lot as 22, 130-108, after a Taylor Browne triple with 1:10 left within the recreation which ultimately handed them their second win within the convention.
Aside from 42 factors anchored on seven three pointers, Franklin additionally registered 11 rebounds and eight assists. Converge’s earlier import Ethan Rusbatch had 17 factors, 9 boards, and three assists of their opening recreation final Sunday.
Maverick Ahanmisi flirted with a double-double after posting 16 factors and 9 rebounds, whereas Jeron Teng and Justin Araña tallied 15 factors every.
The win spoiled Terrafirma import Jordan Williams’ 46-point efficiency. Juami Tiongson added 18 factors within the Dyip’s conference-opener loss.
Converge will attempt to notch one other win once they play the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots on Sunday, whereas Terrafirma will attempt to bounce again once they return on Saturday towards the Meralco Bolts.
The Scores:
Converge 130 – Franklin 42, Ahanmisi 16, Arana 15, Teng 15, Stockton 10, Browne 9, Racal 6, Balanza 4, Murrell 3, Tratter 3, Ambohot 0, Ebona 0, Tolomia 0.
Terrafirma 115 – Williams 46, Tiongson 18, Cabagnot 11, Ferrer 10, Ramos 10, Camcon 7, Cahilig 3, Gabayni 3, Mina 3, Gomez de Liano 2, Daquioag 0, Calvo 0.
Quarters: 36-33, 68-71, 100-92, 130-115.
—MGP, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
