Magnolia crushes TNT to clinch PBA playoff berth
![Clint Chapman erupts for 42 points in Hotshots victory. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/688184006_2683542568692109_5489643021659935266_n-400x200.jpg)
Magnolia delivered a dominant wire-to-wire win over TNT, boosting its playoff hopes and strengthening its push for a higher PBA Commissioner’s Cup seed.
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NLEX clinches top seed after overtime escape against Titan Ultra
![Robert Bolick powers NLEX to overtime win with triple-double. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/680439512_1523070779486152_3862993921671041402_n-400x200.jpg)
NLEX overcame a double-digit deficit and survived Titan Ultra in overtime to secure the top seed in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup playoffs.
Okebata drops record 51 as Drel’s Lechon storms back in PYBC thriller
Goodluck Okebata exploded for a record-setting 51 points as Drel’s Lechon x MJB rallied from 13 points down to stun Smile 360 Bullies in PYBC Season 2.
Ginebra crushes Rain or Shine PBA Commissioner’s Cup top four push playoff statement win
![Justin Brownlee powers Ginebra with a 40-point performance vs Rain or Shine. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/679575759_1009116014880063_2016228902469133298_n-400x200.jpg)
Barangay Ginebra powered past Rain or Shine in a dominant bounce-back win that strengthened its PBA Commissioner’s Cup top-four push behind a massive Justin Brownlee performance.
Meralco crushes Blackwater to strengthen PBA Commissioner’s Cup top-four bid
![Marvin Jones powers Meralco with a dominant double-double against Blackwater. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/688823106_1299071971652130_648158486635854543_n-400x200.jpg)
Meralco dominated Blackwater behind Marvin Jones and a balanced offensive attack, boosting its PBA Commissioner’s Cup playoff positioning while intensifying its pursuit of a vital top-four finish and twice-to-beat advantage.
Embiid’s Celtics breakthrough changes everything as 76ers face defining Knicks test in East playoffs
![Joel Embiid celebrates after leading Philadelphia to its historic playoff breakthrough over Boston. [photo credit: Philadelphia 76ers Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot_811-400x200.png)
Philadelphia’s historic playoff breakthrough over Boston was more than revenge for Joel Embiid and the 76ers—it may have redefined the franchise’s championship hopes as an equally critical showdown with the New York Knicks now awaits.
San Beda, Letran, Ateneo, and FEU advance to NSAC 2026 College Basketball Campus Tour quarterfinals
![San Beda Red Lions during their Round of 16 game against Lyceum. [NSAC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/0T1A1802-400x200.jpg)
San Beda, Letran, Ateneo, and FEU secured quarterfinal spots in the NSAC 2026 College Basketball Campus Tour after dominant Round of 16 victories at the UPHSD Gymnasium.
NLEX clinches top four finish and eliminates Converge in dominant PBA Commissioner’s Cup win
![Cady Lalanne controls the paint with a dominant interior performance. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PBA-Image151-400x200.jpg)
NLEX secured a twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup after a dominant win over Converge that officially eliminated the FiberXers from playoff contention.
Terrafirma crushes Macau to snap skid and keep PBA quarterfinal hopes alive
![Mubashar Ali dominates the paint with a powerful double-double for the Dyip. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PBA-Image61-400x200.jpg)
Terrafirma reignited its playoff push in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup after overpowering Macau behind Jerrick Ahanmisi’s explosive bounce-back game and a dominant fourth-quarter surge.
Meralco powers past Barangay Ginebra to strengthen top four bid in PBA Commissioner’s Cup
![Marvin Jones slams it home in Meralco's win over Ginebra on May 1. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/678395818_829933850171782_8612300475450659364_n-400x200.jpg)
Meralco delivered a dominant performance against Barangay Ginebra in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup, using a massive second-quarter run and balanced scoring to secure a crucial win that boosted its top-four aspirations.