Phoenix’s Young Guns Expose Meralco’s Struggles as Fuel Masters Claim a PBA Playoff Berth
Phoenix erased a 10-point deficit to beat Meralco, 105-101, as Ricci Rivero and Marcellus Earlington powered the Fuel Masters into the PBA Governors’ Cup playoffs.
![Ricci Rivero recorded 26 points, nine rebounds and seven assists to lead Phoenix past Meralco and clinch a playoff spot in the PBA Governors’ Cup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design1042-400x200.png)
![Juan Gomez de Liano made PBA history by becoming the first rookie to record back-to-back triple-doubles, finishing with 13 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists against Macau. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design1040-400x200.png)
![Deonte Burton has helped the NLEX Road Warriors produce consecutive blowout victories as they lead Group A in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design1033-400x200.png)
![June Mar Fajardo scored 25 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as San Miguel Beer defeated Terrafirma, 135-105, in the PBA Governors’ Cup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design1032-400x200.png)
![Jordon Varnado scored 31 points without a turnover to lead the Meralco Bolts past the Blackwater Bossing in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design1022-400x200.png)
![Rondae Hollis-Jefferson scored 22 points, grabbed six rebounds and handed out five assists in his return from an Achilles tear as TNT defeated Macau in the PBA Governors’ Cup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design1019-400x200.png)
![Zavier Lucero led Magnolia with 21 points, nine rebounds, two assists and two steals in the Hotshots' win over Barangay Ginebra. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design1005-400x200.png)
![Juan Gomez de Liano recorded 32 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists as Converge defeated Titan Ultra in the PBA Governors' Cup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design1002-400x200.png)
![RR Pogoy led TNT's local scorers with 21 points and earned Best Player of the Game honors in the win over San Miguel Beer. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design995-400x200.png)
![Juami Tiongson scored 30 points to lead Terrafirma past Macau and keep the Dyip in contention for a PBA Governors' Cup playoff berth. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design993-400x200.png)