Manila, Oct. 23 -- Converge and NLEX forced themselves into a tie for the top spot in the PBA Philippine Cup after wins on Wednesday night at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Behind another triple-double from Juan Gomez De Liano, the FiberXers ripped the Terrafirma Dyip, 125-108, in the first game.

In a showdown between rookies making waves early in the conference, Gomez De Liano got the better of JM Bravo.

Both Gomez De Liano and Bravo led the charge for their respective teams in the first quarter, although the former Lyceum star got the better of the former Seoul SK guard when the Dyip took a 30-29 lead.

However, the other FiberXers stepped up as the game continued and led the gradual breakaway from the Dyip.

Alec Stockton finished with 2...