Alec Stockton. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet
MANILA, Philippines—Alec Stockton stepped up when it mattered most in extra time as he led Converge’s come-from-behind 113-111 win over San Miguel within the PBA On Tour on Sunday at Ynares Sports activities Area in Pasig Metropolis.
When the Beermen took a 111-108 lead within the further regulation off the essential baskets of Rodney Brondial and Jericho Cruz, Stockton sank a clutch step-back trey over Mo Tautuaa to equalize the sport with 17 seconds to go.
The Far Japanese College product then made an important steal on Tautuaa and dished out an help to Jerrick Balanza’s game-winning layup with 1.9 seconds remaining to ship the FiberXers’ second win in 5 matches.
“It’s all about profitable on the finish of the day. Jerrick sealed it off with the W and put the layup,” he stated after ending with 23 factors, 9 assists, two steals, and two rebounds. “It’s actually making performs down the stretch. Coach Franco advised us if ever Mo will get it down low as a result of that’s their benefit, attempt to get a steal. Luckily, we received the steal, we received it down the stretch and Jerrick received the layup.”
Stockton scored eight of his 23 factors in extra time as he was decided to finish their three-game skid.
“We simply actually wished to win. We had a three-game shedding streak on this match. So we simply tried to execute the system and attempt to win down the stretch,” he stated.
Stockton additionally restricted Cruz to 4 factors within the further regulation however he admitted the San Miguel star was robust to defend after exploding for 41 factors, together with the overtime-forcing triple.
“He’s robust, he’s actually aggressive offensively. He received so much in his bag, he can dish it off, and he can rating every time he desires to. He’s an excellent match-up to have. I used to be wanting ahead to that and as you possibly can see he killed us as properly and made it an excellent recreation,” the Converge guard stated.
Stockton added that his heated confrontation with Terrence Romeo to start out their preseason match was simply a part of the sport and he needs the Beermen guard properly after leaving at halftime on account of a hamstring harm.
“That’s simply basketball. We each simply wanna win actually unhealthy and placed on a present for the individuals. I wanna want him properly and hopefully the whole lot’s all proper with him and particularly to educate Aldin and his mom,” he stated.
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