PBA: Alec Stockton saves the day as Converge overcomes TNT in OT

Alec Stockton drilled the game-winner as Converge overcame TNT in overtime, 114-112, in the PBA Governors’ Cup on Sunday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.

TNT held a 106-101 lead with 1:33 remaining in regulation before Stockton knocked down a triple to trim the deficit. Stockton then scored again to force overtime.

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson broke the tie in the extra period before Cameron Clark evened the score once more.

Calvin Oftana and Stockton then traded baskets as the game remained tied at 110.

Juan Gomez de Liaño gave Converge the lead before Jordan Heading tied the game again.

Stockton then delivered the decisive basket for Converge, while Hollis-Jefferson missed his final attempt to seal the FiberXers’ victory.

Clark led Converge with 27 points, seven rebounds, and six assists, while Stockton finished with 19 points, three rebounds, three assists, and one block.

Justine Baltazar also recorded a double-double with 19 points and 12 rebounds, while Gomez de Liaño contributed 22 points, eight assists, and three rebounds.

The loss spoiled Hollis-Jefferson’s 33-point, 11-rebound performance for TNT, while Heading added 21 points.

Converge finished the elimination round with an 8-4 record, while TNT dropped to 7-5.

Scores:

Converge 114 – Clark 27, Gomez de Liano 22, Baltazar 19, Stockton 19, Policarpio 10, Abueva 5, Arana 4, Williams 3, Garcia 3, Tungcab 2, Concepcion 0.

TNT 112 – Hollis-Jefferson 33, Heading 21, Oftana 14, Pogoy 12, Nambatac 8, Galinato 6, Ganuelas-Rosser 5, Castro 5, Erram 4, Khobuntin 5.

Quarters: 27-35, 55-56, 74-86, 106-106, 114-112.

—JKC, GMA News