De Liano dominates with triple-double as FiberXers slay Giant Risers
MANILA, Philippines -- Juan Gomez-de Liano poured in a 32-point triple-double to carry the Converge FiberXers past the Titan Ultra Giant Risers, 152-119, in the PBA Governor’s Cup Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Gomez-de Liano shot 12-of-14 from the field, and had 13 assists, 12 rebounds and two steals.
Converge led by just nine, 90-99, heading into the third quarter after a late layup by Cam Clark.
Titan trailed by eight, 97-105, with 10 minutes remaining, but 11 straight points capped by a Balti Baltazar jumper pushed the lead to 19, 116-97, with 7:02 left.
This set the tone the rest of the way, as Converge dropped 53 points in the frame as the lead grew to 33, 150-117, with 10 seconds to go following a Frederick Tungcab slam.
Clark added 30 markers for the FiberXers, to go with three rebounds and two steals. Baltazar chipped in 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Alec Stokton had 16 markers. Calvin Abueva tallied 15 points, while Jonnel Policarpio and Justin Arana finished with 11 apiece in the win.
Tirrell Brown II paced Titan Ultra with 31 points, nine rebounds and two assists. Joshua Munzon had 22 points in the losing effort.
Converge rose to 6-4, strengthening its bid for a quarterfinal berth, while Titan got eliminated from the playoff run with a 2-8 slate.
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