![Marvin Jones powers Meralco with a dominant double-double against Blackwater. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/688823106_1299071971652130_648158486635854543_n-400x200.jpg)
Meralco dominated Blackwater behind Marvin Jones and a balanced offensive attack, boosting its PBA Commissioner’s Cup playoff positioning while intensifying its pursuit of a vital top-four finish and twice-to-beat advantage.
![Joel Embiid celebrates after leading Philadelphia to its historic playoff breakthrough over Boston. [photo credit: Philadelphia 76ers Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot_811-400x200.png)
Philadelphia’s historic playoff breakthrough over Boston was more than revenge for Joel Embiid and the 76ers—it may have redefined the franchise’s championship hopes as an equally critical showdown with the New York Knicks now awaits.
![San Beda Red Lions during their Round of 16 game against Lyceum. [NSAC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/0T1A1802-400x200.jpg)
San Beda, Letran, Ateneo, and FEU secured quarterfinal spots in the NSAC 2026 College Basketball Campus Tour after dominant Round of 16 victories at the UPHSD Gymnasium.
![Cady Lalanne controls the paint with a dominant interior performance. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PBA-Image151-400x200.jpg)
NLEX secured a twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup after a dominant win over Converge that officially eliminated the FiberXers from playoff contention.
![Mubashar Ali dominates the paint with a powerful double-double for the Dyip. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PBA-Image61-400x200.jpg)
Terrafirma reignited its playoff push in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup after overpowering Macau behind Jerrick Ahanmisi’s explosive bounce-back game and a dominant fourth-quarter surge.
![Marvin Jones slams it home in Meralco's win over Ginebra on May 1. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/678395818_829933850171782_8612300475450659364_n-400x200.jpg)
Meralco delivered a dominant performance against Barangay Ginebra in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup, using a massive second-quarter run and balanced scoring to secure a crucial win that boosted its top-four aspirations.
![Ricci Rivero drives to the basket before exiting with a finger injury. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/679582203_1471009870607855_271657404465079520_n-400x200.jpg)
Tyler Tio drilled a dramatic game-winning triple in the final seconds of overtime as Phoenix Super LPG stunned TNT in a crucial PBA Commissioner’s Cup upset.
![Gilas women settle for silver medal finish after tough loss to host China. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Gilas-3x3-women-400x200.jpeg)
Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 women settled for silver after losing to host China in the Asian Beach Games gold medal match in Sanya.
![Robert Bolick leads NLEX second-half comeback as they erase a 14-point deficit against Rain or Shine in a crucial PBA Commissioner’s Cup matchup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PBA-Image18-400x200.jpg)
Robert Bolick’s explosive second-half takeover and JB Bahio’s clutch winner powered NLEX past Rain or Shine, creating a dramatic tie atop the PBA Commissioner’s Cup standings.
![Jeff Manday leads Philippine squad in tough international campaign. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Jeff-Manday-400x200.jpeg)
Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 men fell short of a medal at the Asian Beach Games after host China pulled away for a decisive victory in the bronze medal match.