TNT eliminates NLEX, completes PBA semis cast, sets Meralco showdown
![Roger Pogoy leads TNT’s balanced attack in the quarterfinal win [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PBA-Image16-400x200.jpg)
TNT defeated NLEX, 118-112, at Ynares Center in Antipolo to secure the final semifinals berth in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup.
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Quinto’s clutch OT heroics send Meralco past Magnolia, into PBA semis
![Bong Quinto drives Meralco to a dramatic overtime win over Magnolia at Ynares Center in Antipolo. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PBA-Image9-400x200.jpg)
Bong Quinto delivered in the biggest moments as Meralco escaped Magnolia, 105-102, in overtime on May 16, 2026, at Ynares Center in Antipolo to secure a semifinals berth in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
Ginebra crushes Phoenix, books PBA semis clash with RoS
![Justin Brownlee leads Ginebra’s dominant quarterfinal performance. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PBA-Image24-400x200.jpg)
Barangay Ginebra dominated Phoenix Super LPG in a 112-81 win to advance to the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals and set up a best-of-seven showdown with Rain or Shine.
Rain or Shine beats San Miguel, reaches PBA semifinals
![Andrei Caracut delivers a huge offensive performance for the Elasto Painters [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PBA-Image181-400x200.jpg)
Andrei Caracut erupted for a playoff career-high 29 points as Rain or Shine unleashed a deadly perimeter attack to eliminate San Miguel Beer and advance to the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals.
Magnolia forces Meralco into do-or-die after clutch PBA quarterfinal win
![Clint Chapman powers through the paint during Magnolia’s crucial win over Meralco. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/690609129_2306334873507099_4405149850338902812_n-400x200.jpg)
Magnolia kept its PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup campaign alive after outlasting Meralco, 95-89, to erase the Bolts’ twice-to-beat advantage and force a winner-take-all quarterfinal showdown.
TNT forces do-or-die as Bol Bol gets key veteran support in quarterfinal win over NLEX
![Bol Bol powers TNT with a dominant 34-point, 14-rebound performance in a crucial quarterfinal win over NLEX. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/689774565_1495124092294474_3020304601977210625_n-400x200.jpg)
TNT leaned on Bol Bol’s dominant inside presence and long-awaited veteran production from Calvin Oftana, Roger Pogoy, and Jayson Castro to erase NLEX’s twice-to-beat edge and force a winner-take-all clash in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals.
La Salle, UP, NU, UST reach NSAC 2026 quarterfinals
![Jacob Cortez and La Salle secures NSAC 2026 quarterfinal berth with win over Benilde [NSAC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CORTEZ-JACOB-2-400x200.jpg)
De La Salle, UP, National University, and UST completed the NSAC 2026 College Basketball Campus Tour quarterfinal field after dominant Round of 16 victories in Quezon City.
Ginebra secures No. 2 seed after grinding out win over TNT in PBA Commissioner’s Cup
![Justin Brownlee powers Ginebra to crucial win over TNT [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/686501137_2864661820549099_5544181985362171205_n-400x200.jpg)
Barangay Ginebra outworked TNT on the boards and delivered a crucial 93-86 victory to clinch the No. 2 seed in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup playoffs.
Magnolia builds playoff momentum with dominant win over Meralco in PBA Commissioner’s Cup
![Clinton Chapman leads Magnolia’s offensive charge in crucial eliminations victory [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/690102466_825089420678942_5379379745577691190_n-400x200.jpg)
Magnolia surged into the PBA Commissioner’s Cup playoffs with a commanding 93-76 win over Meralco, extending its winning streak to three games and securing the No. 5 seed.
Mapua debuts in PYBC Season 2 U18 action
Mapua University begins its Philippine Youth Basketball Championship Season 2 campaign against 1118 Autospa-Dragons as youth divisions resume action at Villar Coliseum.