TNT beats Magnolia to secure quarterfinal edge in PBA Philippine Cup
![Calvin Oftana attacks the defense as TNT pulls away in the second half. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES222-400x200.jpg)
TNT leaned on a third-quarter surge to beat Magnolia and secure a twice-to-beat advantage heading into the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals.
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Gilas Pilipinas rallies past Thailand to retain SEA Games men’s basketball gold
![Heart-stopping finish as Bolick seals the win and sparks celebrations at center court [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_2950-400x200.jpeg)
Gilas Pilipinas came from behind to defeat host Thailand 70-64, capturing the men’s basketball gold for the second consecutive SEA Games.
PBA Philippine Cup top seed claimed as San Miguel defeats Meralco
![Don Trollano attacks the basket as San Miguel dominates Meralco. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES1042-400x200.jpg)
San Miguel secured the top spot in the PBA Philippine Cup after a 113-104 win over Meralco, earning a twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals.
Oftana leads TNT past Blackwater as team eyes No. 3 in PBA Philippine Cup
![Calvin Oftana leads TNT Tropang Giga past Blackwater 113-96, putting the team closer to a top-four finish in the PBA Philippine Cup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES1327-400x200.jpg)
Calvin Oftana scored 25 points as TNT cruised to a 113-96 win over Blackwater Friday, inching closer to securing the No. 3 seed in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals.
Gilas Pilipinas women edge Thailand to reclaim SEA Games basketball gold
![Gilas Pilipinas Women celebrate their 73-70 win at Nimibutr Stadium. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_2921-400x200.jpeg)
Gilas Pilipinas Women leaned on late-game defense and poise to outlast host Thailand and reclaim the gold medal in women’s basketball at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok.
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Gilas Pilipinas survives Indonesia scare to reach SEA Games men’s basketball final
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Gilas Pilipinas overcame a furious late rally by Indonesia to secure a narrow semifinal win and book a spot in the SEA Games men’s basketball gold-medal match.
Gilas Pilipinas women reach SEA Games gold match after beating Indonesia
![Big night from Kacey dela Rosa sends Gilas to the finals. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_2703-400x200.jpeg)
Gilas Pilipinas moved within one win of reclaiming SEA Games gold after pulling away from Indonesia in the women’s basketball semifinals in Bangkok.
Converge overcomes NLEX in OT to stay in PBA Philippine Cup Top Four race
![Justine Baltazar powers Converge with 25 points and 24 rebounds in OT win over NLEX. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES1326-400x200.jpg)
Converge snapped a two-game skid with a 107-95 overtime win against NLEX, boosting its chances for a Top Four finish in the PBA Philippine Cup. Justine Baltazar scored a career-best 25 points with 24 rebounds while Juan Gomez de Liaño recorded a triple-double.