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Converge stands tall, clinches 3rd straight win
Converge defeated Rain or Shine 107-97 in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup, extending their winning streak to three games.
Alec Stockton and Schonny Winston each scored 24 points, with Stockton leading a key 10-2 run in the third quarter.
Converge's big men, Justine Baltazar and Justin Arana, dominated the boards with 22 and 17 rebounds, respectively, while also contributing to the scoring with 13 and 18 points.
Justin Arana also recorded six assists and three steals, while Baltazar added three blocks and a steal.
Despite strong performances from Rain or Shine's Santi Santillan (26 points) and Gian Mamuyac (25 points), their efforts were not enough to overcome Converge's defense and offense.
Rain or Shine's Adrian Nocum and Keith Datu each scored 11 points, with Datu adding 10 rebounds.
Converge improved to a 4-2 record, while Rain or Shine fell to 2-2.
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