jpwinner gaming PBA: Converge keeps streak going with Christmas win over Meralco

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Converge guard Jordan Heading during a game against Meralco in PBA Commissioner’s Cup.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines–Converge found gaps in Meralco’s game—and roster—all of Wednesday night to pull out a 110-94 win in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.

Jordan Heading scored 30 points, five rebounds and eight assists as the FiberXers captured a fourth-straight win and rose to 6-2 in the midseason conference.

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“I try to approach this game like I approach every game, which is part of being a professional: You have a routine and you try to stick to your routine every single game. Obviously, there’s a little excitement but I’m used to it for as long as I can remember,” the Filipino-Aussie playmaker said.

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Import Checik Diallo added 24 points and 18 rebounds while top draft pick Justine Baltazar finally played a good game with 16 and seven.

Returning import Akil Mitchell had 29 points and 18 rebounds for Meralco, while Bong Quinto added 23 points. Cliff Hodge had 10 points while cornerstone Chris Newsome had a lackluster night of only nine points and five boards as the shorthanded Bolts, who missed Raymond Almazan and Brandon Bates among others, suffered a second-straight loss to slide to 3-2.

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CONVERGE 110 – Heading 30, Diallo 24, Baltazar 16, Winston 11, Stockton 10, Arana 7, Andrada 5, Racal 3, Delos Santos 2, Santos 2, Fornillos 0, Nieto 0, Ambohot 0, Caralipio 0, Javillonar 0

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MERALCO 94 – Mitchell 29, Quinto 23, Hodge 10, Newsome 9, Banchero 6, Maliksi 5, Reyson 3, Pascual 3, Black 2, Rios 2, Caram 2, Torres 0

Quarterscores: 26-20, 58-41, 85-66, 110-94.

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