San Miguel narrowly defeated Converge in a thrilling PBA Commissioner's Cup matchup, avoiding a third consecutive loss and securing their playoff hopes. Despite a commanding lead, San Miguel nearly blew it all away in the fourth quarter due to technical fouls and a fierce comeback by Converge. The win was crucial for San Miguel, while Converge suffered a setback in their quest for the top spot.
San Miguel escaped with a hard-fought 116-113 victory over Converge in the PBA Commissioner's Cup , avoiding a third straight loss and securing solo eighth place. While the win is a boost for the Beermen's playoff hopes, the game was far from comfortable. San Miguel held a commanding 19-point lead at one stage but nearly blew it all away in the final minutes.
Technical fouls on Juami Tiongson and Jericho Cruz allowed Converge to mount a furious comeback, with Alec Stockton missing crucial three-pointers inside the final minute to prevent overtime. Coach Leo Austria was visibly concerned about his team's emotional control, emphasizing the need for maturity and composure in crucial moments. \Import Malik Pope delivered his best performance for San Miguel, recording a double-double of 22 points and 14 rebounds along with 3 blocks. Tiongson also contributed 22 points, shooting 6-of-10 from beyond the arc. However, a technical foul he received for bumping Stockton proved costly, sparking a 7-0 run by Converge that cut the deficit to just one point. Free throws from June Mar Fajardo and CJ Perez ultimately sealed the win for San Miguel. \Fajardo, despite picking up a flagrant foul 1 earlier in the game, finished with 19 points and 14 rebounds. CJ Perez added 11 points, 9 assists, and 7 rebounds. Diallo led Converge with 28 points and 11 rebounds, while Jordan Heading provided a spark with 25 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals. Stockton scored 19 points, dished out 10 assists, and grabbed 4 rebounds in a losing effort. The loss dropped Converge to 8-4, slipping to fifth place.
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