The Converge FiberXers (3-1) used a balanced attack, with six players scoring in double figures, to take down the Phoenix Fuel Masters (1-3) in a 128-114 victory. Meanwhile, the Magnolia Hotshots Chicken Timplados (3-1) mounted a comeback from 11 points down to return to the win column with a 104-93 win over the Terrafirma Dyip (1-3) on October 25.
TOP PERFORMERS OF THE DAY:
Juan Gerardo Gomez De Liano CON PG 19 PTS | 12 AST | 2 STL | 45.8 FPS
Juan GDL recorded his third double-double in his first four games in the league. He was efficient from the field but struggled a bit at the line, making just 5 of 9 free throws.
Paolo Hernandez TER SG 16 PTS | 10 REB | 2 STL | 41.5 FPS
Hernandez recorded his fourth-straight double digit scoring game while also making a big impact in the paint, leading the team in offensive rebounding with seven.
Ricci Paolo Rivero PHX SF 23 PTS | 6 REB | 4 AST | 36.2 FPS
Rivero continues his stellar performance this conference, shooting a highly efficient 6-for-10 from two to record his second consecutive 20-point game.
Justin Arana CON C 17 PTS | 7 REB | 2 STL | 35.9 FPS
Justin continues to deliver on offense, averaging nearly 20 points in his first four games, though his rebounding numbers have been inconsistent.
Jason Perkins PHX PF 25 PTS | 2 REB | 3 AST | 32.9 FPS
Big Perk took over in the third quarter, scoring 10 points to keep his team in the game. He finished with a very efficient 8-for-12 shooting from two-point area and a nearly flawless 8-of-9 showing at the foul line to notch his best performance of the conference.
Justine Baltazar CON PF 13 PTS | 12 REB | 2 BLK | 32.9 FPS
Balti recorded his fourth-consecutive double-double performance on 5-for-6 shooting from the field.
Kainoa Bryson Balungay PHX C 21 PTS | 8 REB | 1 BLK | 31.4 FPS
Kai notched his best scoring performance of the conference, going 6-for-8 from the field and a perfect 6-for-6 from the line.
Deschon Winston CON SG 17 PTS | 3 REB | 7 AST | 31.1 FPS
Winston remained reliable on offense, finishing with his fourth straight game this conference with at least 14 points, while also recording his season-best in playmaking.
Jerom Lastimosa MAG PG 16 PTS | 5 REB | 4 AST | 31.0 FPS
Lastimosa led the starters in scoring and is now averaging 16 points this conference.
BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE DAY:
Javier Joaquin Gomez De Liano MAG SF 5 PTS | 4 REB | 1 BLK
Javi was off to a strong start this conference, scoring 14 points in his first two games. However, he has struggled in his last two outings, averaging just 5 points per game.
