Alec Stockton was red hot in Converge’s most recent win in the PBA Philippine Cup at the expense of Phoenix on Saturday night at Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo.
The FiberXers notched their first win streak in the all-Filipino conference, thanks largely to Stockton’s efforts.
The young guard, though, deflected the credit to his teammates for finding him in his spots in the 125-108 win.
‘They were finding me. Without them, I wouldn’t be getting my shots, especially Juan (Gomez de Liaño), he was finding me out there,’ Stockton said. ‘We stuck to the system and the game plan to come out with the W.’
The Far Eastern University product finished with 22 points built on five triples, while his backcourt partner Juan Gomez de Liaño showed poise beyond his years with a double-double of 19 points and 12 rebounds.
Stockton’s stellar night also pushed Converge to a 3-1 start in the Philippine Cup.
Up next for the FiberXers is defending champion San Miguel Beer, and Stockton aims to replicate his performance against the Fuel Masters to try and topple the Beermen.
‘We’re going to try to double our efforts. They’re the past champions from the last conference, so we have to make sure we’re very ready for them,’ he said.
Converge faces the June Mar Fajardo-led San Miguel Beer next Sunday at the same venue.