Converge vs San Miguel Beer: Crucial PBA game

Converge aims to secure a strong finish against San Miguel Beer on Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo, which could give them a crucial twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Commissioner's Cup.

With NorthPort also tied for first place with an 8-3 record, Converge needs to stay ahead of rivals Meralco, Eastern, TNT, Ginebra, and Rain or Shine to clinch the top spot.

Meanwhile, TNT faces Phoenix at 5 p.m. in a game that could impact their playoff positioning as they look to bounce back from a loss to Terrafirma earlier this week.

Converge will play without key player Justin Arana due to a possible knee injury, putting more pressure on rookie Justin Baltazar and import Cheick Diallo to perform against San Miguel's dominant June Mar Fajardo.

San Miguel Beer needs a win to maintain their playoff hopes after suffering consecutive losses that left them tied for the eighth spot with Magnolia and NLEX at 4-6.