NEW import, same result for Converge FiberX.

Jamaal Franklin finished with a near triple-double of 42 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists as Converge defeated Terrafirma, 130-115, for its second straight win in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Philsports Arena in Pasig.

The 6-5 Franklin, who was selected as No.41 overall pick by the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2013 NBA Draft, struck hardest from the three-point area where he made seven triples in 40 minutes of action.

Converge debuted with a rousing 122-92 win over NorthPort Batang Pier last Jan. 22 with Ethan Rusbatch as import.

But the FiberXers decided to put Rusbatch on the injured list to bring in Franklin in their second game.

Franklin didn’t disappoint.

The FiberXers took as many as 22-point lead thanks in part to their 51-37 advantage in rebounds.

Maverick Ahanmisi had another big game for Converge, finishing with 16 points and nine rebounds.

Jeron Teng and Justine Arana had 15 points apiece.

Jordan Williams carried the fight for Terrafirma with 46 points, six rebounds and three assists.

Latet, Meralco outsteadied NorthPort, 107-102, for its second straight win.

KJ McDaniels came away with 32 points and 22 rebounds and four othrt plyers scored in double figures for the Bikts, who debuted with a 105-87 victory over Rain or Shine last Sunday
Marcus Weathers led the Batang Pier with 29 markers

The scores:

First game

Converge (130) — Franklin 42, Ahanmisi 16, Arana 15, Teng 15, Stockton 10, Browne 9, Racal 6, Balanza 4, Murrell 3, Tratter 3, Ambohot 0, Ebona 0, Tolomia 0.
TerraFirma (115) — Williams 46, Tiongson 18, Cabagnot 11, Ferrer 10, Ramos 10, Camcon 7, Cahilig 3, Gabayni 3, Mina 3, Gomez de Liano 2, Daquioag 0, Calvo 0.
First game36-33, 68-71, 100-92, 130-115

Second game

Meralco.(107) – McDaniels 32, Newsome 16, Quinto 15, Hodge 15, Maliksi 14, Almazan 8, Jose 4, Black 3, Banchero 0, Johnson 0, Pasaol 0, Rios 0, Pascual 0
NorthPort (102) – Weathers 29, Sumang 23, Tolentino 17, Chan 10, Munzon 6, Calma 5, Taha 4, Zamar 3, Balagasay 3, Ayaay 2, Salado 0, Caperal 0, Dela Cruz 0.
Quarterscores: 26-22, 49-43, 77-67, 107-102.