Converge's Jordan Heading in action against Meralco in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup, December 25, 2024 at the Araneta Coliseum. PBA Images

MANILA -- Jordan Heading has played a pivotal role in Converge's emergence as a dark horse contender in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup.

As he comes into his own as an efficient scorer and playmaker, Heading has helped the FiberXers roll off four straight victories in the tournament. They now have a 6-2 win-loss record, with the future looking bright for the young franchise.

"Our record is really what I care about," said Heading, who was chosen as the PBA Press Corps-Pilipinas Live Player of the Week for the period of Dec. 17 to 25.

The swingman capped off the week with 30 points, eight rebounds, and six assists on Christmas Day as Converge frustrated perennial contender Meralco, 110-94, at the Araneta Coliseum.

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Their rout of the Bolts extended a winning streak that has seen the FiberXers defeat the NLEX Road Warriors, Phoenix Fuel Masters and another heavyweight in Barangay Ginebra San Miguel.

The lefty guard averaged 19.5 points on 51-percent shooting on top of 4.3 rebounds, 7.8 assists and 1.5 steals to be adjudged as the latest winner of the weekly honor, the last for the calendar year.

"I'm thankful to the coaching staff for trusting me, to have the responsibility of putting the ball in my hands and I'm taking that responsibility seriously," said Heading.

Heading is not just the sole reason for Converge's great run of form with Alec Stockton key in the comeback victory against Ginebra even as Justine Baltazar, the No. 1 overall pick in the Rookie Draft, is slowly getting his groove as a double-digit rebounder and defensive presence.

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