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Meralco regained momentum with a 103-85 victory over Blackwater despite Cliff Hodge’s suspension. Chris Newsome led a team effort that snapped their two-game losing streak in Antipolo.
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Al Ahli Tripoli shattered the BAL single-game scoring record with 115 points against Nairobi City Thunder, while Rwanda’s APR cruised past MBB to stay unbeaten in the Nile Conference. Both teams now eye crucial matchups on Tuesday in Kigali.
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Jean-Jacques Boissy’s record-breaking 24 three-pointers powered Al Ahli Tripoli to victory over MBB in the BAL Nile Conference opener.
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Rain or Shine ended Magnolia’s unbeaten run with a 119-105 victory in the PBA Philippine Cup, fueled by hot shooting and a full-team effort in Montalban.
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San Miguel Beer leaned on breakout performances from Rodney Brondial and Mo Tautuaa to overwhelm Terrafirma, 128-89, and climb to solo third in the PBA Philippine Cup standings.
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Barangay Ginebra secured its first back-to-back wins in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup after defeating Phoenix, 119-112, behind strong performances from RJ Abarrientos and Japeth Aguilar.
![Alec Stockton during Converge’s blowout win over NorthPort at the PhilSports Arena. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PBA-Images1427-400x200.jpg)
Alec Stockton led the Converge FiberXers to a 111-92 blowout over NorthPort with a season-high 33 points, as the team rebounded from a tough loss and strengthened their playoff position.
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