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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.
SMB Sets All-Time PBA Mark in Demolition of Giant Pandas
![Don Trollano helped San Miguel establish a record 43-point halftime lead. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design462-400x200.png)
San Miguel made PBA history with a 43-point halftime lead in a 131-79 rout of Macau, earning its sixth win in eight PBA Governors’ Cup games.
Ganuelas-Rosser, Hollis-Jefferson Power TNT’s Revenge Rout
TNT avenged its first-round loss to Titan Ultra with a 114-80 rout, using defense and a balanced attack to improve to 4-3 in Group A.
Magnolia Extends Mini-Streak With Meralco Demolition
![Ian Sangalang recorded a double-double to help Magnolia secure its second straight win. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design457-400x200.png)
Magnolia overcame a lengthy rain delay to rout Meralco, 105-88, for its second straight win and a return to the PBA Governors’ Cup Magic 4.