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Scotty Hopson bails Converge out once again with his second game-winner from four-point distance as the FiberXers finally get a win run going
MANILA, Philippines – The first time was so nice, Scotty Hopson had to do it twice.
Hopson hit another game-winner from four-point distance, allowing Converge to scrape past Terrafirma in an enthralling 100-99 victory in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Saturday, September 14.
Scoreless in the entire fourth quarter, Hopson bailed his team out once again by hitting a gutsy four-pointer with 2.5 seconds left as the FiberXers won consecutive games for the first time this conference and improved to 4-4.
Hopson, who finished with 18 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists, replicated his feat when he sank the first game-winning four-pointer in league history in a 96-95 triumph over TNT last August 27.
“When you have a weapon like that, you have to use it,” said Converge interim coach Franco Atienza of Hopson, who pulled through despite nursing a hamstring injury.
The loss proved to be another heartbreaker for the Dyip as they remained winless in eight games and crashed out of playoff contention.
The Scores
Converge 100 – Winston 19, Hopson 18, Stockton 15, Arana 13, Santos 13, Delos Santos 9, Andrade 6, Cabagnot 3, Caralipio 2, Nieto 2, Ambohot 0.
Terrafirma 99 – Hester 28, Hernandez 15, Cahilig 15, Pringle 14, Ferrer 8, Carino 8, Ramos 5, Hanapi 4, Sangalang 2, Olivario 0.
Quarters: 20-24, 40-52, 71-73, 100-99.
– Rappler.com
