In today’s blog, we’re going to talk about the preview of the NLEX vs Converge Fiberxers basketball match in the Commissioner Cup 2023-24. We’ll cover how the game went, the players’ scores, match stats, and the history of these teams playing against each other.
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NLEX has achieved a back-to-back victory for the first time in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. This success came as their new import, DeAndre Williams-Baldwin, delivered a strong performance in various aspects of the game.
NLEX revived its chances for the playoffs in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. The final NLEX vs Converge Fiberxers Scores were 107-103 at the Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, January 10.
NLEX had a new player, DeAndre Williams-Baldwin, who played in his first PBA game. The other local players did well too, and now the Road Warriors have a 4-6 record, giving them a better chance to reach the quarterfinals.
Detailed Review on NLEX vs Converge Fiberxers Scores
DeAndre Williams-Baldwin, who just finished college, did great in his first game. He scored 22 points, got 15 rebounds, gave 7 assists, and made 3 steals. This helped NLEX keep control of their chances for the playoffs.
NLEX and TNT are both in the eighth spot, trying to get the last chance to go to the quarterfinals. If NLEX beats Ginebra and TNT loses to Phoenix in their last games before the playoffs, then NLEX will go straight to the playoffs.
If NLEX and TNT both lose, they will have a deciding game to see who gets the No. 8 spot in the playoffs.
A new player, Enoch Valdez, scored the most among NLEX’s local players with 19 points and 9 rebounds. Richie Rodger and Sean Anthony each added 14 points as per NLEX vs Converge Fiberxers Scores. This is the first time NLEX has won two games in a row at this conference.
Even though Converge’s import, Jamil Wilson, scored an amazing 50 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, NLEX still won the game. This loss brings Converge’s record to 1 win and 9 losses.
| Final Scorecard | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLEX Road Warriors | 25 | 26 | 29 | 27 |
| Converge Fiberxers | 22 | 21 | 38 | 22 |
Players’ NLEX vs Converge Fiberxers Scores in the Game:
NLEX scored 107 points in the game
Williams-Baldwin 22, Valdez 19, Bolick 15, Anthony 14, Rodger 14, Nermal 12, Miranda 6, Herndon 5, Salado 0, Fajardo 0, Semerad 0.
Converge scoring 103 points in return
Wilson 50, Arana 19, Fornilos 8, Melecio 5, Nieto 5, Stockton 4, Fleming 4, Wong 4, Winston 2, Maagdenberg 2, Ambohot 0, Delos Santos 0, Santos 0.
NLEX vs Converge Fiberxers Match Statistics
| Category | NLEX Road Warriors | Converge Fiberxers |
|---|---|---|
| Free Throws | 9/19 (47%) | 19/29 (66%) |
| 2 Pointers | 25/52 (48%) | 33/52 (63%) |
| 3 Pointers | 16/36 (44%) | 6/26 (23%) |
| Field Goals | 41/88 (47%) | 39/78 (50%) |
| Rebounds | 37 | 49 |
| Fouls | 26 | 23 |
| Timeouts | 10 | 6 |
| Max Points in a Row | 8 | 35:54:00 |
| Time Spent in Lead | 08:08 | – |
| Lead Changes | 6 | – |
| Biggest Lead | 8 | – |
Previous Head-to-Head Record of NLEX vs Converge
Here is a head-to-head record of both teams in their last 5 encounters in different competitions of the PBA.
| Date | League | Home Team | Away Team | Home Score | Away Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/24 | PBA, Commissioner Cup | NLEX Road Warriors | Converge Fiberxers | 107 | 103 |
| 21/07/23 | PBA on Tour | Converge Fiberxers | NLEX Road Warriors | 104 | 112 |
| 18/02/23 | PBA, Governors Cup | Converge Fiberxers | NLEX Road Warriors | 112 | 116 |
| 05/11/22 | PBA, Commissioner Cup | Converge Fiberxers | NLEX Road Warriors | 108 | 84 |
| 07/07/22 | PBA, Philippine Cup | Converge Fiberxers | NLEX Road Warriors | 112 | 108 |