The Converge FiberXers took the first game of their best-of-three series against the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the PBA Commissioner's Cup, utilizing their size advantage and capitalizing on Rain or Shine's import Deon Thompson's absence in the second half.
Converge FiberXers secured a dominant 130-118 victory over Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the first leg of their best-of-three quarterfinals series in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup . The game took place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, February 5th. Converge capitalized on Rain or Shine's import Deon Thompson 's absence in the second half, pulling away with a decisive run and showcasing their superior size and strength inside the paint.
Justin Arana made a statement with his powerful drives to the basket, scoring an and-1 against Rain or Shine's defense. This momentum shifted the game in Converge's favor, as they effectively exploited their height advantage after Thompson fouled out with 8:34 remaining in the third quarter. Cheick Diallo and Arana were instrumental in Converge's victory, with Diallo recording a dominant 35 points, 17 rebounds, and four blocks. Arana returned from an ankle injury with a strong performance of 20 points and eight rebounds. Jordan Heading provided crucial support with 21 points, including five three-pointers, and nine assists, while Schonny Winston added 17 points to their offensive arsenal.Rain or Shine initially took control of the game with a 17-point lead in the first quarter, fueled by seven three-pointers. However, they struggled to maintain their momentum in the second half, especially without Thompson's presence. Caelan Tiongson led Rain or Shine with 23 points, while Thompson had 14 points before fouling out. Despite the efforts of Adrian Nocum and Anton Asistio, who both contributed 14 points each, Rain or Shine couldn't overcome the significant deficit created by Thompson's absence. Converge's late surge, fueled by a 17-4 run in the final quarter, sealed their victory and gave them a crucial 1-0 lead in the series
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