Schonny Winston leads Converge FiberXers past San Miguel Beermen to force a Game 5 in the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals. –PBA IMAGES
MANILA, Philippines—When Converge needed someone to step up and help force a do-or-die with PBA juggernaut San Miguel Beer, Schonny Winston answered the call.
The FiberXers looked down the barrel of a 1-2 disadvantage before forcing a decider in the PBA Governors’ Cup’s best-of-five quarterfinals at Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Friday, 114-100, behind a stellar game from Converge’s sophomore guard.
Article continues after this advertisementHowever, instead of basking in the glory of his exemplary game that pushed the series to a rubber match, Winston credited the dub to the entire FiberXers squad.
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“I feel like we all came out today and all of the team executed very well,” said the La Salle product. “We fought and clawed just from the beginning. We got here, we all fought to get here.”
Article continues after this advertisementWinston led all Converge scorers with 26 points plus six rebounds and five assists to match.
Article continues after this advertisementHelping Winston on the offensive end was big man Justin Arana and import Jalen Jones, who dropped 25 and 22 points, respectively.
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The job, however, is still very far from finished for Winston.
Article continues after this advertisementIn only his second PBA go-around, Winston will be given the task to perform in his first-ever do-or-die game in the playoffs.
“Excited,” is an understatement.
“I’m excited. It’ll be fun, especially against San Miguel… I’m excited, I love basketball and this is what we’re here for,” he said.
“We have to learn what we can do to get better and make sure we can secure the win on Sunday.”
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Converge and San Miguel Beer decide who will face Ginebra in the semifinals on Sunday at Ynares Centersabong live, Antipolo.
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