PBA: Ginebra-Converge duel headlines Christmas Day games

MANILA, Philippines—The PBA Philippine Cup playoffs officially open on Christmas Day with Converge and Barangay Ginebra taking center stage. On Thursday, the fourth-seeded FiberXers, backed with a twice-to-beat advantage, take on the Gin Kings at 7:30 pm at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Ginebra finished with an identical 7-4 record with Converge after squeaking past Titan Ultra