Pogoy powers TNT past Rain or Shine in Game 1 of PBA semis
![Roger Pogoy erupts in the fourth quarter to give TNT a crucial Game 1 victory. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PBA-Images727-400x200.jpg)
Roger Pogoy erupted for 28 points to lead TNT Tropang 5G to a 98-91 win over Rain or Shine, grabbing a 1-0 lead in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals.
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![The first-ever NBA Rising Stars Invitational champions will receive the unique Building Ball Trophy, designed by artist Victor Solomon. [photo credit: NBA rising Stars Invitational Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/509430898_17865688728406923_7776275614233749656_n-400x200.jpeg)
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Rain or Shine advances to PBA Philippine Cup semifinals with comeback win over NLEX
![Leonard Santillan leads Rain or Shine with 24 points and 9 rebounds in their comeback win over NLEX. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PBA-Images218-400x200.jpg)
Rain or Shine Elasto Painters rallied from a deficit to beat NLEX 103-92 and secure their spot in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals. A balanced scoring attack and a dominant fourth quarter powered the Elasto Painters’ victory.
Williams’ clutch performance leads TNT to PBA Philippine Cup semifinals
![Kelly Williams hits two clutch free throws in the final seconds to give TNT an 80-79 victory over Magnolia. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PBA-Images1722-400x200.jpg)
Kelly Williams, at 42 years old, proved he’s still a warrior for TNT, hitting clutch free throws in the final moments to secure a narrow 80-79 win over Magnolia and advance to the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals.
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Barangay Ginebra dominates Converge to reach PBA Philippine Cup semis
![Japeth Aguilar leads Barangay Ginebra to the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals with a 19-point, 13-rebound performance. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PBA-Images826-400x200.jpg)
Barangay Ginebra defeats Converge 88-80 to move into the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals, with Japeth Aguilar leading the charge. The Gin Kings now set their sights on San Miguel Beer for a semifinals showdown.
Fajardo tows SMB to PBA semis with 108-97 win over Meralco
![June Mar Fajardo leads San Miguel Beer to a 108-97 win over Meralco in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PBA-Images332-400x200.jpg)
June Mar Fajardo powers San Miguel Beer to a dominant 108-97 win over Meralco, leading them into the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals. Despite strong performances from Meralco’s Chris Banchero and Chris Newsome, the Beermen’s balanced attack was too much to overcome.
Pogoy leads TNT to thrilling 89-88 win over Magnolia in PBA playoffs, grand slam hopes alive
![RR Pogoy scores 30 points to lead TNT Tropang 5G to a crucial 89-88 win over Magnolia. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PBA-Images1214-400x200.jpg)
RR Pogoy’s 30-point performance propelled TNT Tropang 5G to a thrilling 89-88 win over Magnolia, keeping their grand slam hopes alive in a nail-biting PBA playoff game.