Leon Garcia, Agdao native Michael Canete scored 10 points in an off-the-bench role to help San Miguel beat Converge 111-92.
San Miguel head coach Leo Austria gave Canete some quality minutes in the game, and former St. John College of Davao player under coach Howard Delgado responded big-time by scoring double-digit.
Considered his breakout game in the PBA, Canete also scored on a slam dunk in a fast break layout to the delight of the crowd inside the arena.
Aside from Canete, former Assumption College of Davao high basketball varsity Allyn Bulanadi also had a breakout game for Converge.
Bulanadi scored 22 points for his team in a losing cause.
The former gunner of San Sebastian University in the NCAA was a man on a mission in the game as he shot five three-pointers.
In their respective Facebook posts, both Davaoeno players expressed gratitude for playing well in the game. (Romeo Braceros Jr.)
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