![CJ Cansino scores a game-high 22 points to lead Meralco past Phoenix Super LPG, keeping playoff hopes alive. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES347-400x200.jpg)
The Meralco Bolts secured a key 88-78 win over Phoenix Super LPG, marking back-to-back victories and keeping their PBA Philippine Cup playoff hopes alive.
![Jayson David leads Ginebra with 16 points as the team dominates Terrafirma. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES1038-400x200.jpg)
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel cruised past Terrafirma, 108-77, to claim their third straight win in the PBA Philippine Cup and prepare for upcoming games in Bahrain.
![Ange Kouame powers through the defense for Gilas 3x3. [FIBA.com file photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot_476-400x200.png)
Joseph Sedurifa sank the decisive two-pointer as Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 men edged Malaysia, 21-19, to secure a spot in the semifinals of the 33rd SEA Games in Bangkok.
![Abarrientos leads the bench scoring effort, providing a spark for the Gin Kings. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES1037-400x200.jpg)
Barangay Ginebra bounced back from a previous loss to defeat Blackwater, improving to 4-4 and putting itself in a solid position in the PBA Philippine Cup playoff race.
![CJ Cansino rises for a shot while leading the Bolts’ explosive showing. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES159-400x200.jpg)
Meralco bulldozed Terrafirma with its sharpest outing in weeks, snapping a two-game skid and strengthening its playoff push in the Philippine Cup.
POC president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino expresses confidence that Gilas Pilipinas can retain its Southeast Asian Games title despite the absence of naturalized players, starting their campaign against Malaysia and Vietnam.
![From a 14-point deficit to a thrilling comeback, Rain or Shine proves grit beats cold shooting in the PBA Philippine Cup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES1035-400x200.jpg)
Rain or Shine overcame shooting struggles to defeat Converge, 90-84, and take the solo lead in the PBA Philippine Cup behind a gritty team effort.
![Zav Lucero powers through NLEX defenders during his strong double-double outing. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES542-400x200.jpg)
Magnolia regained its footing in the PBA Philippine Cup after outlasting NLEX behind a disciplined, balanced performance at the Ynares Center.
![Jason Perkins powers through the lane during Phoenix’s win in the PBA Philippine Cup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES1520-400x200.jpg)
Phoenix leaned on Jason Perkins and Ricci Rivero to turn back Blackwater in Antipolo, tightening the race for the remaining PBA Philippine Cup playoff spots.
![Calvin Abueva attacks the lane during Titan Ultra’s comeback win over Terrafirma. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES541-400x200.jpg)
Calvin Abueva delivered decisive plays in the closing minutes as Titan Ultra rallied back to beat Terrafirma and keep its playoff hopes alive in the Philippine Cup.