Converge dominates Blackwater, inches closer to quarterfinals incentive

Converge secured a dominant 127-109 victory over Blackwater in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup, strengthening their hold on solo second place with an 8-3 record.

The FiberXers were led by a balanced offensive attack, with Justine Baltazar scoring a career-high 20 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, and import Cheik Diallo also posting 20 points and 18 rebounds.

Key contributions also came from Jordan Heading with 22 points and seven assists, and Alec Stockton with 19 points and seven assists.

Converge's strong first-half performance, including nine successful three-pointers, allowed them to build a significant lead.

This win inches Converge closer to a quarterfinals incentive, with the team aiming for a Top 2 finish to secure a twice-to-beat advantage.

However, the victory was dampened by a knee injury to big man Justin Arana in the third frame.

This loss places Blackwater on the brink of elimination with a 2-8 standing.