Jalen Hudson erupts for 56 as TNT snaps Converge's perfect start to PBA Govs' Cup

Jalen Hudson outplayed Jamaal Franklin in a high-scoring showdown. Dennis Acosta

By Ivan Saldajeno

MANILA—Jalen Hudson was on fire on Wednesday, dropping 56 points on Converge to lead TNT to a 128-122 win in their PBA Governors' Cup game at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.

Hudson went 21-for-31 from the field for his explosion, but more importantly, he helped Mikey Williams close out the show for the Tropang Giga, who seized control of the game in the fourth quarter.

Hudson also had 12 rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one block, while Williams had 19 points, five rebounds, and two assists for TNT, which tied its victim at 4-1.

Jamaal Franklin put up 47 points, 14 rebounds, seven assists, three steals, and three blocks for Converge.

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