Hopson's 4-point play seals Converge win over TNT

Scotty Hopson's clutch four-point shot with 3.6 seconds remaining sealed a 96-95 comeback victory for the Converge FiberXers against the TNT Tropang Giga in the PBA Governors' Cup.

Hopson, taking the PBA's first-ever game-winning four-point shot, hit a fadeaway over Glenn Khobuntin to give Converge a 96-95 lead after TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson had made two free throws to put TNT up by three.

Hopson led the FiberXers with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists, and also sealed the win by blocking Hollis-Jefferson's final second layup attempt.

Converge came back from a 16-point deficit, with contributions from Schonny Winston, Justin Arana, Kevin Racal, and Alex Cabagnot.

TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson scored 32 points and 15 rebounds but missed a final second layup that could have won the game.

Calvin Oftana added 22 points and 10 rebounds for TNT.

Converge coach Franco Atienza expressed relief that the four-point line was available, stating, "Without the four-point line, we're going to overtime. And I don't know our chances in overtime."

Converge will next face NorthPort, while TNT will battle Magnolia.