![Ricci Rivero powers Phoenix past San Miguel with a big second-half performance in the PBA Philippine Cup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PBA-IMAGES1730-400x200.jpg)
Phoenix pulled off a stunning 109-103 upset of San Miguel Beer to notch its first win of the season in the PBA Philippine Cup, capping a night of shockers highlighted by Terrafirma’s drought-breaking victory.
![John Bravo powers Terrafirma with 18 points and eight boards in a breakthrough win in the PBA Philippine Cup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PBA-IMAGES341-400x200.jpg)
Terrafirma leaned on rookie John Bravo and a young core to stun NLEX, 97-91, and snap a lengthy losing streak in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
![Caelan Tiongson sparks a late rally as Rain or Shine escapes Meralco in a nail-biter. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PBA-IMAGES1322-400x200.jpg)
Rain or Shine pulled off a gritty overtime comeback to stun Meralco, 96-95, in its PBA Philippine Cup season opener, overcoming a late collapse to secure a dramatic win in Antipolo.
![Juan Gomez de Liano drives to the basket during his historic PBA debut for Converge. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PBA-IMAGES340-400x200.jpg)
Juan Gomez de Liano made history with a triple-double in his first PBA game as Converge crushed Titan Ultra, 129-92, to open its PBA Philippine Cup campaign at Ynares Center in Montalban.
![Rey Nambatac attacks the basket on his return as TNT beats Phoenix in the PBA Philippine Cup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PBA-IMAGES144-400x200.jpg)
Rey Nambatac erupted for 22 points to power TNT past Phoenix in their opening game of the PBA Philippine Cup, marking a triumphant return to action.
![Christian David attacks the Terrafirma defense during Blackwater’s PBA Philippine Cup debut. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PBA-IMAGES234-400x200.jpg)
Christian David and RK Ilagan joined forces to lead Blackwater to a 107-87 win over Terrafirma in their PBA Philippine Cup debut at the Ynares Center in Montalban.
![Jonnel Policarpio leads NLEX’s comeback against San Miguel. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PBA-IMAGES1024-400x200.jpg)
NLEX pulled off a stunning 85-84 comeback against San Miguel Beer to open its Philippine Cup campaign with a statement victory at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo.
![Calvin Abueva explodes for a career-high 41 points in Titan Ultra’s PBA Philippine Cup debut. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PBA-IMAGES1216-400x200.jpg)
Calvin Abueva powered Titan Ultra with a career-best 41 points to stun Meralco, 100-96, in their PBA Philippine Cup opener at the Ynares Center.
![LA Tenorio celebrates his first win as Magnolia head coach at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PBA-IMAGES338-400x200.jpg)
The Magnolia Hotshots opened PBA Season 50 with an 80-71 win over Barangay Ginebra, giving LA Tenorio a victorious coaching debut against mentor Tim Cone.
![Geo Chiu was selected first overall by Terrafirma in the PBA Season 50 Rookie Draft, as teams stacked up on guards and wing talent to build for the future. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/PBA-IMAGES143-400x200.jpg)
Ateneo big man and Gilas Pilipinas product Geo Chiu was selected first overall by Terrafirma in the PBA Season 50 Rookie Draft, headlining a talent-filled class that saw Juan Gomez de Liano, Dalph Panopio, and Chris Koon go in the top five.