CONVERGE and NLEX try to stay unbeaten when they face fancied foes on Wednesday in the 2023 PBA Governors' Cup at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.
The FiberXers meet TNT at 3 p.m. while the Road Warriors face defending champion Barangay Ginebra at 5:45 p.m.
Converge and NLEX are atop the standings along with San Miguel on 4-0 win-loss records going into the match-up.
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The FiberXers overcame Rain or Shine, 112-98, last Thursday behind an impressive showing by Jamaal Franklin, who had a triple double.
The Tropang GIGA defeated Magnolia, 93-85, last Friday to improve to 3-1, putting themselves in the upper half of the team standings.
The Road Warriors are coming off a 98-94 win over Phoenix Super LPG last Saturday in the final game of import Jonathon Simmons, who headed to the Chinese Basketball Association after leading the team to a 4-0 record.
NLEX will parade a new import in Wayne Selden, who Ginebra coach Tim Cone has described as a "super, super import" based on conversations he had with persons that know the player.
Ginebra is eyeing its second win after opening the conference with a 116-108 win over Rain or Shine last Sunday.
The Commissioner's Cup champions actually open a three-game, five-day swing in the match against the Road Warriors after taking a long break.
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