THE Converge FiberXers are learning to adjust and settle down early.
And these are the key factors that allowed the FiberXers to put away the Phoenix Fuel Masters, 92-83, on Sunday in the 49th Philippine Basketball Association Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
“Unlike the last game, medyo slow start kami. Nangangapa sa opensa nila (Fuel Masters),” said FiberXers’ coach Franco Atienza after they posted their first win in two matches.
Alec Stockton powered Converge with 18 points and six rebounds, while Deschon Winston had 14 points and eight rebounds to lead the bench.
The FiberXers found their rhythm with their balanced attack, bucking the absence of Jordan Heading, who was out due to a back injury.
“Buti na lang, nag-balance out kami towards the end. We were caught off-guard from the start,” added Atienza.
Bryan Santos sank 12 points, including three triples, while Justin Arana finished with 10 points, 10 rebounds and three assists.
As they adjusted to Heading’s unavailability, the FiberXers withstood an 18-6 Fuel Masters run in the fourth period.
The Fuel Masters’ rally allowed them to cut a 23-point spread that Converge enjoyed in the third.
