Converge clinches quarterfinals berth after beating Magnolia 114-97

Converge secured a quarterfinals berth in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup after defeating Magnolia 114-97.

The win improved Converge's record to 6-2, forging a three-way tie for the lead with Rain or Shine and NLEX.

Juan Gomez de Liano led Converge with 27 points, including two threes against his brother Javi.

Alec Stockton contributed 23 points, and Justine Baltazar added 19 points and 17 rebounds.

Despite a career-high 31 points from Zavier Lucero, Magnolia fell to 5-3 after squandering an eight-point halftime lead.

Converge saw Justin Arana go down with a sprained ankle, while Baltazar experienced cramping but was able to return.

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