The Converge FiberXers (2-1) returned to the win column with a dominant 125-108 victory over the Terrafirma Dyip (1-2). Meanwhile, the NLEX Road Warriors (2-1) held off a late rally from the Phoenix Fuel Masters (1-2) to secure an 87-81 win on October 22.
TOP PERFORMERS OF THE DAY:
Juan Gomez de Liano CON PG 17 PTS | 10 REB | 12 AST | 51.0 FPS
Juan GDL shot 45% from the field and recorded his third straight game with double-digit points and nine rebounds, along with his second triple-double of the conference.
Alec June Stockton CON SG 22 PTS | 5 AST | 4 STL | 47.1 FPS
Stockton stepped up on both ends, averaging 20.5 points in his last two games while also leading the game in steals and creating plays for his teammates.
Kevin Louie Alas NLX PG 26 PTS | 5 REB | 3 AST | 38.5 FPS
Alas was instrumental in the second quarter, scoring 14 points to help his team take a 15-point lead, and added 6 more in the fourth to fend off Phoenix’s comeback attempt. However, it marked only his fourth double-digit scoring performance in his last nine games dating back to the previous conference.
Ricci Paolo Rivero PHX SF 22 PTS | 6 REB | 2 STL | 36.2 FPS
Rivero stepped up when it mattered, scoring 10 in the fourth to lead the comeback. He’s averaging 19 points and 6.5 rebounds in their last two games.
Robert Lee Bolick NLX SG 9 PTS | 7 REB | 9 AST | 34.9 FPS
Bolick put up an elite all-around performance in his debut. While he struggled to find his rhythm on offense, shooting just 3-for-10 from the field and missing all four of his three-point attempts, he led the team in defensive rebounds and assists.
Justine Baltazar CON PF 12 PTS | 11 REB | 3 AST | 30.7 FPS
Baltazar continues to deliver, going 6-for-8 from two-point range for his third consecutive double-double this conference.
Justin Arana CON C 13 PTS | 12 REB | 3 AST | 28.9 FPS
Justin has been impressive to start the conference, averaging 20 points and 13 rebounds in his first three games. However, turnovers have been a concern, committing 3.3 per game.
John Matthew Bravo TER SF 13 PTS | 6 REB | 2 BLK | 28.7 FPS
Bravo came out firing, hitting 4 of his 5 three-point attempts in the opening quarter. He struggled to maintain his rhythm later on, but stayed impactful by contributing on defense.
Kainoa Bryson Ballungay PHX C 12 PTS | 11 REB | 2 AST | 26.2 FPS
Ballungay finished with his sixth-straight double-digit scoring game since the last conference while also leading the team in rebounding.
BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE DAY:
Jonnel Policarpio 1 REB | 1 AST | 1 BLK
Policarpio struggled to get himself going on offense, missing all five of his attempts. He’s now 5-of-19 over his last two games.
