Eastern Leads the Standings
Hong Kong Eastern claimed an early solo lead in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup eliminations with a second consecutive win, defeating Converge FiberXers 117-106 on Friday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
Key Performers
- Cameron Clark: A dominant force with 39 points, 15 rebounds, and 2 blocks, Clark played a pivotal role, especially during crucial moments in the fourth quarter.
- Supporting Players: Hayden Blankley added 21 points, while Jordan Heading and Schonny Winston chipped in 13 and 12 points, respectively.
- Converge’s Star: Despite the loss, Cheick Diallo stood out for Converge with an impressive 43-point performance.
Game Flow
- First Half: The game was tightly contested, with Eastern narrowly leading 21-20 in the first quarter and 58-55 by halftime.
- Third Quarter Surge: Jordan Heading spearheaded a scoring run, widening Eastern’s lead.
- Converge’s Rally: The FiberXers fought back to close the gap to 101-98 in the fourth quarter.
- Clark’s Impact: Returning from a bench rest, Clark led a decisive 9-4 run, ensuring Eastern’s victory.
Future Challenges
With momentum from their back-to-back wins, Eastern faces tougher competition next week against Rain or Shine on Wednesday and TNT on Friday.
Conclusion
Eastern’s balanced offense and timely contributions from Cameron Clark secured a critical early lead in the standings, while Converge fell to 1-1 despite Diallo’s outstanding effort.
1st Q2ND Q3RD Q4TH Q
24:49
27:18
21:46
30:30