Converge now 1 step closer to elusive PBA semis with Dasma drubbing vs ROS

Juan Gomez De Liaño delivered another masterful all-around game to lead Converge one step closer to the semis. PBA Images

By Ivan Saldajeno

DASMARIÑAS—Converge moved one game closer to finally making a PBA semifinal after whipping Rain Or Shine 105-89 in Game 3 of their quarterfinal duel on Tuesday night at the City of Dasmariñas Arena.

Finally getting the better of the Elasto Painters in the third quarter, the FiberXers pulled away in the second half, outscoring their opponents 53-36.

Juan Gomez De Liaño led Converge, now 2-1 up in the best-of-five series, with 19 points, 13 rebounds, six assists, and one steal.

Cameron Clark added 18 points, five rebounds, five assists, and two steals as both players played well despite the foul trouble.

Jonnel Policarpio contributed a conference-high 13 points on 5-for-8 shooting, all in the first half, with seven rebounds, one assist, and three steals.

Calvin Abueva also had 13 marker with 10 boards and one dime as his team can finish the series off on Friday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.

Felix Lemetti led ROS with 18 points on 3-for-6 shooting from three-point range, three rebounds, two assists, and one steal.

Fresh from a career-high 18 assists in Game 2, Adrian Nocum put up a triple-double of 11 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists, but just like the last time out, turnovers hurt his cause as he committed seven errors.