Ilagan shines in endgame anew as Converge adds to NorthPort woes

Powered by RK Ilagan, Converge notches its first back-to-back wins in franchise history and deals NorthPort its sixth straight defeat.

MANILA, Philippines – RK Ilagan lived up to his billing as a clutch performer anew and towed Converge to a 104-98 win over NorthPort in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, July 9.

A gutsy guard who has a pair of game-winners under his belt, Ilagan sank a jumper for a 99-94 lead and buried a triple in the next play with 19 ticks left to fully close the door on the Batang Pier. His second-quarter explosion helped the FiberXers enjoy a lead as big 17 points, 43-26, and enter the break with a 49-37 advantage.

While Converge banked on its usual suspects, NorthPort played catchup basketball throughout without two of its best players.

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