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Alec Stockton shoots the lights out from long distance as Converge claims its fifth win in eight games and adds to the woes of struggling NorthPort
MANILA, Philippines – Alec Stockton rebounded from a disappointing performance and steered Converge to a rousing 111-92 beating of NorthPort in the PBA Philippine Cup at the PhilSports Arena on Friday, May 16.
Stockton produced a conference-high 33 points on a 5-of-9 clip from three-point distance as the FiberXers claimed their fifth win in eight games and added to the woes of the struggling Batang Pier.
“I needed to bounce back from that game against Ginebra. I’m just grateful we got the win,” said Stockton.
Stockton, who also tallied 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals, scattered 13 points in the second quarter as Converge swung a 16-19 deficit at end of the opening period to a 50-40 halftime lead.
The FiberXers were never threatened the rest of the way, their advantage growing as big as 23 points, 107-84, off a free throw from Justin Arana, who finished with a double-double of 18 points and 14 rebounds.
Schonny Winston backstopped Stockton in scoring with 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Justine Baltazar chimed in a 10-point, 11-rebound double-double.
Joshua Munzon put up 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists to pace a NorthPort side that missed star forward Arvin Tolentino once again and fell to a 1-5 record.
The Batang Pier have not won since they aced their conference opener against Terrafirma, with four of their losses without Tolentino, who is sidelined with a hip injury.
William Navarro had 20 points and 9 rebounds in the loss.
The Scores
Converge 111 – Stockton 33, Winston 22, Arana 18, Baltazar 10, B. Santos 7, Caralipio 7, Garcia 6, Suerte 4, Fleming 2, Nermal 2, Ambohot 0, R. Santos 0, Racal 0, Delos Santos 0.
NorthPort 92 – Munzon 23, Navarro 20, Flores 14, Kwekuteye 12, Bualandi 6, Miranda 5, Jalalon 4, Nelle 3, Onwubere 3, Cuntapay 2, Yu 0, Nava 0, Taha 0.
Quarters: 16-19, 50-40, 82-64, 111-92.
– Rappler.com
