![Rey Nambatac steps up in crunch time to power TNT past Ginebra in the PBA finals. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PBA-Images318-400x200.jpg)
TNT Tropang Giga reclaimed the series lead with an 87-85 nail-biting win over Barangay Ginebra in Game 3 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals. Despite losing Justin Brownlee to injury, the Gin Kings pushed the fight to the end, but TNT’s clutch plays secured the crucial victory.
![Justin Brownlee [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PBA-Images216-400x200.jpg)
Justin Brownlee and Scottie Thompson powered Barangay Ginebra to a gritty 71-70 victory over TNT in Game 2 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals. Their defensive stand in the closing moments tied the best-of-seven series at 1-1.
![Rondae Hollis-Jefferson powers TNT to a Game 1 victory with a near triple-double performance. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PBA-Images317-400x200.jpg)
TNT took control early and held off Barangay Ginebra, securing a 95-89 win in Game 1 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson led the charge with a near triple-double.
![Justin Brownlee leads Ginebra back to the Commissioner’s Cup Finals, setting up a blockbuster rematch with TNT. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PBA-Images521-400x200.jpg)
Barangay Ginebra is back in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals, crushing NorthPort, 126-99, in Game 5 to clinch the series 4-1. Justin Brownlee, RJ Abarrientos, and Jamie Malonzo powered the Gin Kings to victory, setting up a finals rematch with TNT Tropang Giga.
![Rondae Hollis-Jefferson explodes for 42 points, leading TNT past Rain or Shine to clinch a Finals berth. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PBA-Images1714-400x200.jpg)
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson erupted for 42 points, leading TNT Tropang Giga past Rain or Shine, 97-92, to clinch the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals berth. The Tropa advance to their first Commissioner’s Cup finals in six years, setting up a showdown with either Barangay Ginebra or NorthPort.
NorthPort Batang Pier refused to go down without a fight, securing a 108-103 victory over Barangay Ginebra in Game 4 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals. Arvin Tolentino and Kadeem Jack led the charge, forcing a Game 5 showdown at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
![Calvin Oftana leads TNT Tropang Giga to a crucial Game 4 win, moving them one step closer to the PBA Finals. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PBA-Images520-400x200.jpg)
TNT Tropang Giga is now one win away from the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals after a 93-85 victory over Rain or Shine in Game 4. Calvin Oftana and RR Pogoy led the charge, securing a bounce-back win after their Game 3 loss.
![Deon Thompson of Rain or Shine [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PBA-Images219-400x200.jpg)
Rain or Shine avoided another late-game collapse, holding off TNT 103-98 in Game 3 of the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup semifinals to narrow the series deficit to 1-2.
![Justin Brownlee and Jamie Malonzo led Ginebra’s offensive charge, combining for 47 points in Game 3. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PBA-Images1315-400x200.jpg)
Barangay Ginebra dominated NorthPort once again, securing a commanding 127-100 victory in Game 3 of the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup semifinals, taking a 3-0 series lead and moving within one win of the finals.
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THE news of Yuka Saso winning the US Open for the second time was heard round the sporting world.