ROS explodes in 2nd half to stun Converge in PBA Govs' Cup QF opener

Aaron Fuller exploded for 33 points to help Rain Or Shine draw first blood against Converge. Peter Baltazar

By Ivan Saldajeno

BIÑAN—Rain Or Shine came alive in the second half to stagger Converge 124-120 in Game 1 of the PBA Governors' Cup crossover quarterfinals on Tuesday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.

Down by as much as 21 points in the first half and facing a 55-68 deficit at halftime, the Elasto Painters overturned things in the third quarter, dropping 42 points on the FiberXers to take a 97-96 lead heading to the fourth.

ROS sustained its late brilliance in the final frame and kept Converge at bay in the end.

Aaron Fuller, known for being more of a complementary ally, dropped 33 points on 12-for-19 field goals with 14 rebounds, two assists, and one block for the Elasto Painters.

Adrian Nocum added 26 points, going 4-for-4 on threes and 9-for-12 overall, with five rebounds, nine assists, three steals, and one block.

Cam Clark put up 28 points, eight rebounds, and one steal, while Justin Arana added 21 points, five rebounds, and two assists for the FiberXers.