Meralco forces deadlock against TNT in PBA semifinals
![Patrick Gardner provides a strong inside presence for Meralco during Game 4 against TNT. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/706196979_2082205042360567_6814522101060467021_n-400x200.jpg)
Meralco survived TNT’s comeback attempt and leaned on balanced execution late to even their PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinal series at two games apiece.
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Rain or Shine routs Ginebra to tie PBA semifinal series
![Christian Manaytay during Rain or Shine’s crucial semifinal victory over Barangay Ginebra [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PBA-Image142-400x200.jpg)
Rain or Shine kept its PBA Commissioner’s Cup hopes alive after overpowering Barangay Ginebra in Game 4 to level their semifinal series at two games apiece.
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Scottie Thompson powers Ginebra past Rain or Shine for 2-1 edge
![Scottie Thompson during Barangay Ginebra’s semifinal matchup against Rain or Shine at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PBA-Image93-400x200.jpg)
Barangay Ginebra survived another tense finish against Rain or Shine as the Gin Kings pulled away late behind Scottie Thompson and Stephen Holt to take a 2-1 lead in their PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinal series.
Pogoy lifts TNT past Meralco in Game 3 thriller
![Roger Pogoy after TNT’s Game 3 victory over Meralco. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PBA-Image82-400x200.jpg)
Roger Pogoy buried the game-winning triple as TNT escaped Meralco, 77-75, to regain the series lead in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals.
Meralco evens PBA semifinals series, Bol suffers injury
![A major injury to Bol Manute Bol changed the flow of Game 2, allowing Meralco to take control. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/702668754_905945842495449_2540826160545487322_n-400x200.jpg)
Chris Newsome and Marvin Jones power Meralco to an 87-76 win over TNT to tie the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals series after Bol Manute Bol’s injury.
Ginebra survives Rain or Shine rally, levels semifinal series in Game 2
![Justin Brownlee leads Barangay Ginebra during its semifinal clash against Rain or Shine. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/703744275_1264453098809511_3102882219191410178_n-400x200.jpg)
Justin Brownlee delivered another dominant performance as Barangay Ginebra defeated Rain or Shine to tie their PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinal series at 1-1.
Rain or Shine upsets Barangay Ginebra in Game 1 of PBA semifinals
![Jaylen Johnson powers ROS with a dominant 40-point performance. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PBA-Image13-1-400x200.jpg)
Rain or Shine stunned Barangay Ginebra in Game 1 of the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup semifinals at Ynares Center Antipolo.
Bol powers TNT past Meralco in Game 1 of PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals
![Bol Manute Bol powers TNT past Meralco in Game 1 of the semifinals. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PBA-Image171-400x200.jpg)
Bol Manute Bol delivered a dominant all-around performance as TNT held off Meralco for a Game 1 victory in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals.