![CJ Perez drives to the basket against Meralco's defense. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PBA-Images205-400x200.jpg)
The San Miguel Beermen secured a dominant 110-98 victory over the Meralco Bolts in a historic PBA Golden Anniversary special at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. CJ Perez and June Mar Fajardo led the charge for SMB.
![Ian Sangalan and Zavier Lucero of Magnolia [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PBA-Images816-400x200.jpg)
Magnolia Hotshots secured their second win of the PBA Philippine Cup, defeating Converge 83-71 behind a strong fourth-quarter surge powered by Ian Sangalang and Zavier Lucero, who combined for 36 points and 14 rebounds.
![Alec Stockton attempts a shot from the outside, contributing 18 points in the win. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PBA-Images129-400x200.jpg)
Converge bounced back from a tough loss to Meralco, defeating Phoenix Super LPG 92-83 in the PBA Philippine Cup. Alec Stockton led the charge with 18 points as Converge secured their first win of the tournament.
![Bong Quinto fires up the Bolts with a four-point play to start the game. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PBA-Images417-400x200.jpg)
Meralco displayed championship poise in a wire-to-wire demolition of Terrafirma, setting a franchise record with a 38-point rout in the PBA Philippine Cup.
![CJ Perez rises for a shot en route to a 28-point performance against NLEX. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PBA-Images416-400x200.jpg)
San Miguel Beer began its Philippine Cup redemption with a dominant 98-89 win over NLEX, fueled by CJ Perez’s 28-point explosion and a strong start that set the tone early.
![Magnolia’s Zavier Lucero rises for a shot against Blackwater. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PBA-Images713-400x200.jpg)
Zavier Lucero powered Magnolia to a 106-84 win over Blackwater to start their PBA Philippine Cup campaign, rewarding their month-long preparation with a statement victory.
![Chris Newsome hits the game-winner to seal Meralco’s comeback win over Converge. [PBA images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PBA-Images1422-400x200.jpg)
Chris Newsome delivered clutch shots down the stretch to help Meralco erase a 20-point deficit and steal a 91-89 win over Converge in the opening game of their PBA Philippine Cup campaign.
![Terrence Romeo erupted in the second half to help seal the win for Terrafirma. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PBA-Images128-400x200.jpg)
Terrafirma Dyip opened its PBA Philippine Cup campaign with a 95-87 win over Phoenix Super LPG, matching its entire win total from the previous conference and signaling its intent to exit the league in style.
TNT Tropang Giga is entering a new era as it rebrands to TNT Tropang 5G, set to debut in the PBA All-Filipino Cup.
![TNT Tropang Giga celebrates their hard-fought PBA Commissioner’s Cup Game 7 victory. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/129A3541-400x200.jpg)
TNT Tropang Giga outlasted Barangay Ginebra in a dramatic 87-83 overtime thriller to capture the PBA Commissioner’s Cup championship at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.