Converge makes first-ever PBA semis after ousting Rain or Shine, but Abueva gets the last laugh
Converge FiberXers are in the PBA semifinals for the first time ever after eliminating Rain or Shine.
By YouScoop Desk · · 1 min read
The gist
- Converge reached the PBA semifinals for the first time in franchise history after beating Rain or Shine.
- Calvin Abueva is in the headlines for getting the last laugh as Converge ousted Rain or Shine.
- Mikey Williams, who was in the Converge breakthrough, is credited with knockout blows, and Delta Pineda says he has no regrets about the trade.
Why it matters
This is a first for Converge, and it's a big moment for Philippine basketball fans following the PBA. The win also puts the spotlight on players like Mikey Williams and on the trade that Delta Pineda says is paying off.
Converge FiberXers have made PBA history. The team reached the semifinals for the first time ever after eliminating Rain or Shine.
The result means the FiberXers are one of the final four teams still standing this playoff run. For a squad that had never gone this far before, it is a moment that many reports are calling historic.
Calvin Abueva is in the headlines too, with one report saying he got the last laugh as Converge ousted Rain or Shine. The win has become a story about revenge, timing, and a team finally breaking through.
Williams and the trade behind the run
Mikey Williams is one of the names driving the breakthrough. Reports describe him as finding his playoff touch and delivering knockout blows as Converge pushed past Rain or Shine.
Delta Pineda has said he has no regrets about the trade that brought Williams into the picture. Pineda and the team were also described as savoring the historic first trip to the semifinals, which shows how much the moment means to the organization.
Rain or Shine did not go quietly, and the sting of the loss is still being discussed. Guiao rejected the idea that Rain or Shine missed its best shot at the Finals, which shows how close and emotional this series was for both sides.
What happens next is not yet known from the available reports. The sources do not say who Converge will face in the semifinals or when that series will start, so fans will need to keep an eye on the official PBA schedule.
For now, the celebration is what stands out. A first-ever semifinals trip is a big deal for any team, and Converge has earned its spot at the table. Do you think the FiberXers can go even further in this PBA playoff run?
Background
Converge had never reached the PBA semifinals before this run. Sources also point to a trade involving Mikey Williams, which Delta Pineda says he has no regrets about now that it is paying off for the team.
Sources
This story is written in our own words from reports by Inquirer.net, DZRH, Tiebreaker Times and ABS-CBN. Spotted an error? Tell us.
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