Shorthanded Hotshots Stun Road Warriors Without KJ Buffen
![Javi Gomez de Liaño led Magnolia with 16 points in the Hotshots’ victory over NLEX. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PBA-Image32-400x200.jpg)
Magnolia beat NLEX, 95-81, in the PBA On Tour as LA Tenorio earned his first coaching win over Jimmy Alapag.
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Meralco Overpowers Converge Despite Missing Three Key Starters
![Javee Mocon scored 20 points and sparked Meralco's decisive 19-8 closing run against Converge. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design710-400x200.png)
Meralco leaned on Javee Mocon and Chris Banchero to beat short-handed Converge, 96-89, in the PBA On Tour.
SMB Survives Without Fajardo, Perez in PBA On Tour
![Mo Tautuaa delivered a key three-pointer in the final minute, giving San Miguel Beer a four-point cushion and helping the Beermen close out Phoenix. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design701-400x200.png)
Marcio Lassiter and Mo Tautuaa stepped up as San Miguel Beer beat Phoenix, 94-89, despite missing six regulars in the PBA On Tour.
Murrell’s Heist-and-Slam Shocks NLEX in PBA Thriller
![David Murrell emerged as a key figure in Blackwater's dramatic win over the NLEX Road Warriors. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design667-400x200.png)
David Murrell’s late steal and slam lifted Blackwater past NLEX, 109-107, in a thrilling PBA On Tour finish.
Bolts Survive Ginebra Scare Behind Varnado’s Fiery Debut
![Varnado had 31 points, six rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design500-400x200.png)
Jordon Varnado scored 31 points in his Meralco debut as the Bolts defeated Ginebra, 97-88, to snap a four-game PBA Governors’ Cup losing streak.
Road Warriors Push Converge to Brink Despite Import-less Roster
![Converge secured another important victory in the PBA Governors' Cup eliminations at Smart Araneta Coliseum. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design499-400x200.png)
Converge escaped NLEX, 112-110, as Cameron Clark scored 37 points to lead the FiberXers past the shorthanded Road Warriors.
King, Brondial Power SMB Rout as Titan’s Season Crumbles
![George King leads San Miguel's scoring attack during the team's Governors' Cup campaign. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design486-400x200.png)
George King scored 39 points and Rodney Brondial grabbed 17 rebounds as San Miguel Beer routed Titan Ultra, 144-113, to improve to 7-2.
Magnolia Avenges First-Round Loss, Vaults Into PBA Top Four Logjam
![KJ Buffen leads Magnolia's scoring effort during the team's Governors' Cup campaign. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design484-400x200.png)
Magnolia rallied past Phoenix, 115-101, behind career nights from KJ Buffen and Jerom Lastimosa to extend its PBA winning streak to three games.
NLEX Survives Scare, Beats TNT in OT After Import’s Horror Fall
![Robert Bolick helped NLEX overcome a difficult night against TNT. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design478-400x200.png)
NLEX overcame the loss of DeQuan Jones to beat TNT 118-111 in overtime, with Robert Bolick and LJ Gonzales leading the Road Warriors to 7-1.
Converge Finally Fixes Import Woes as Clark Torches Terrafirma
![Cameron Clark led Converge's offensive effort against Terrafirma. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design476-400x200.png)
Cameron Clark scored 22 points as Converge beat Terrafirma 120-103, ending a four-game skid and moving the FiberXers to 4-4.