Meralco routs Terrafirma to strengthen playoff push
![CJ Cansino rises for a shot while leading the Bolts’ explosive showing. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES159-400x200.jpg)
Meralco bulldozed Terrafirma with its sharpest outing in weeks, snapping a two-game skid and strengthening its playoff push in the Philippine Cup.
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Tolentino confident Gilas can defend SEAG crown without naturalized players
POC president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino expresses confidence that Gilas Pilipinas can retain its Southeast Asian Games title despite the absence of naturalized players, starting their campaign against Malaysia and Vietnam.
Rain or Shine rallies past Converge to claim solo lead in PBA Philippine Cup
![From a 14-point deficit to a thrilling comeback, Rain or Shine proves grit beats cold shooting in the PBA Philippine Cup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES1035-400x200.jpg)
Rain or Shine overcame shooting struggles to defeat Converge, 90-84, and take the solo lead in the PBA Philippine Cup behind a gritty team effort.
Magnolia tightens playoff push in PBA Philippine Cup win over NLEX
![Zav Lucero powers through NLEX defenders during his strong double-double outing. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES542-400x200.jpg)
Magnolia regained its footing in the PBA Philippine Cup after outlasting NLEX behind a disciplined, balanced performance at the Ynares Center.
Phoenix keeps playoff hopes alive in PBA Philippine Cup win over Blackwater
![Jason Perkins powers through the lane during Phoenix’s win in the PBA Philippine Cup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES1520-400x200.jpg)
Phoenix leaned on Jason Perkins and Ricci Rivero to turn back Blackwater in Antipolo, tightening the race for the remaining PBA Philippine Cup playoff spots.
PBA Philippine Cup: Abueva powers Titan Ultra past Terrafirma in tight finish
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Calvin Abueva delivered decisive plays in the closing minutes as Titan Ultra rallied back to beat Terrafirma and keep its playoff hopes alive in the Philippine Cup.
NBA Africa announces five winners of Triple-Double Accelerator 2025
NBA Africa crowned five startups as winners of the Triple-Double Accelerator, granting funding, mentorship, and access to CMU-Africa’s yearlong incubation program.
Perez leads San Miguel Beer past TNT in PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup
![CJ Perez scores 17 points in the third quarter to lead San Miguel Beer past TNT. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES735-400x200.jpg)
CJ Perez scores 33 points as San Miguel Beer rallies to beat TNT, extending their hot streak in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup.
Converge overwhelms Magnolia with second-half barrage to clinch quarterfinal berth
![Juan Gomez de Liano leads Converge’s explosive second-half turnaround. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES540-400x200.jpg)
Converge used a sharp second-half rally to eliminate Magnolia and advance to the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals.
Gilas Pilipinas Men unveiled for 33rd Southeast Asia Games
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas reveals the roster for Gilas Pilipinas Men ahead of the 33rd Southeast Asia Games in Thailand.