Converge stages biggest comeback in PBA playoffs history

Converge FiberXers overcame a 27-point deficit to defeat the San Miguel Beermen 114-112 in Game 3 of their PBA Season 49 Governors' Cup quarterfinals, securing their first-ever playoff win in franchise history.

Alec Stockton secured the win for Converge with a clutch stepback buzzer-beating jumper over CJ Perez, capping a performance where he nearly got ejected.

Stockton's initial flagrant foul 2 penalty for elbowing Kris Rosales in the face was downgraded to a flagrant foul 1 by the referees, allowing him to return to the game.

He expressed relief at the overturned call, stating, "I thought it was over for me. Shoutout to the referees for changing the call. I wouldn't be here right now."

Stockton, named Best Player of the Game, finished with 20 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists.

Justin Arana contributed 23 points and 11 rebounds, playing through a hyperextended knee.

Import Jalen Jones added 17 points and 14 rebounds, while Bryan Santos provided timely contributions with four triples in the fourth quarter.

Converge's improbable victory, fueled by a 48-point explosion in the fourth quarter, forces a Game 4, with San Miguel still leading the series 2-1.