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Rondae Is Back! Hollis-Jefferson Drops 22 After Achilles Tear

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]

October 13, 2026

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson scored 22 points in his return from an Achilles tear as TNT routed Macau, 142-87, behind Calvin Oftana and Jio Jalalon.

Oftana Returns With a Bang, Drops 31 as TNT Crushes Terrafirma

Calvin Oftana made his PBA return with 31 points to lead TNT Tropang 5G past Terrafirma in the Governors' Cup. [PBA Images]

October 7, 2026

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Calvin Oftana erupted for 31 points in his PBA return as TNT Tropang 5G routed Terrafirma, 116-92, in the Governors’ Cup.

Gilas Pilipinas’ Title Defense Ends in Group Stage

China produced a balanced offensive attack with seven players scoring in double figures against Gilas Pilipinas. [photo credit: asiangames_2026 Instagram]

September 14, 2026

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Gilas Pilipinas suffered a 105-61 loss to China, ending its Asian Games title defense after a 44-point Group C defeat.

Ahanmisi, Bolick Lead Gilas Charge Past Kazakhstan

Ahanmisi was scorching from deep, Bolick battled through injury, and Gilas' defense made life difficult for Kazakhstan. [photo credit: FIBA.com]

September 12, 2026

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Jerrick Ahanmisi and Robert Bolick combined for 42 points as Gilas Pilipinas crushed Kazakhstan to even its Asian Games record at 1-1.

Gilas Pilipinas Falls to Bahrain Despite Oftana’s Efforts

Calvin Oftana delivered a career-best international performance with 31 points in Gilas Pilipinas’ 89-85 loss to Bahrain. [FIBA photo]

September 11, 2026

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Calvin Oftana erupted for 31 points, but Gilas Pilipinas fell 89-85 to Bahrain in its Asian Games Group C opener.

Oftana powers TNT past Ginebra to level finals series

Calvin Oftana of TNT Tropang 5G during the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup Finals. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]

June 5, 2026

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Calvin Oftana erupted for a season-high 31 points as TNT Tropang 5G defeated Barangay Ginebra, 101-94, in Game 2 of the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup Finals to even the championship series at one game apiece.

Bol powers TNT past Meralco in Game 1 of PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals

Bol Manute Bol powers TNT past Meralco in Game 1 of the semifinals. [PBA Images]

May 20, 2026

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Bol Manute Bol delivered a dominant all-around performance as TNT held off Meralco for a Game 1 victory in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals.

TNT eliminates NLEX, completes PBA semis cast, sets Meralco showdown

Roger Pogoy leads TNT’s balanced attack in the quarterfinal win [PBA Images]

May 17, 2026

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TNT defeated NLEX, 118-112, at Ynares Center in Antipolo to secure the final semifinals berth in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup.

TNT forces do-or-die as Bol Bol gets key veteran support in quarterfinal win over NLEX

Bol Bol powers TNT with a dominant 34-point, 14-rebound performance in a crucial quarterfinal win over NLEX. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]

May 13, 2026

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TNT leaned on Bol Bol’s dominant inside presence and long-awaited veteran production from Calvin Oftana, Roger Pogoy, and Jayson Castro to erase NLEX’s twice-to-beat edge and force a winner-take-all clash in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals.