![The Bolts respond with urgency and discipline to stay alive in the semifinals. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PBA-IMAGES546-400x200.jpg)
Meralco rediscovered its edge on defense and balance on offense to finally break through against TNT, pulling closer in their PBA Philippine Cup semifinal series at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
![Calvin Oftana attacks the basket during TNT’s fourth-quarter surge against Meralco. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PBA-IMAGES440-400x200.jpg)
A second-half defensive overhaul fueled TNT Tropang 5G’s stunning comeback from 21 points down as it defeated the Meralco Bolts, 100-95, in Game 1 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
![Chris Newsome attacks the lane during Meralco’s clinching win in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES738-400x200.jpg)
Seventh-seeded Meralco finished a rare comeback from a twice-to-win hole, outlasting Rain or Shine to clinch the final semifinal seat in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup.
![Meralco showed poise under pressure to neutralize the twice-to-beat advantage and force a decider. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES163-400x200.jpg)
Meralco leaned on a blistering first half to overpower Rain or Shine and erase the Elasto Painters’ win-once edge in their PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals. The victory sends the matchup to a deciding Game 3 at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
![Coach Yeng Guiao gives instructions during a tight PBA Philippine Cup game. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES1525-400x200.jpg)
Rain or Shine puts its twice-to-beat advantage on the line against Meralco as both teams collide in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals at Araneta.
![Don Trollano attacks the basket as San Miguel dominates Meralco. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES1042-400x200.jpg)
San Miguel secured the top spot in the PBA Philippine Cup after a 113-104 win over Meralco, earning a twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals.
![Coach Luigi Trillo applauds CJ Cansino’s defensive and offensive performance. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES1521-400x200.jpg)
CJ Cansino delivered a career-high 29 points as the Meralco Bolts secured an outright quarterfinals berth in the PBA Philippine Cup with a dominant 105-84 win over Converge FiberXers.
![Rey Nambatac scores clutch basket as TNT matches NLEX atop Philippine Cup standings. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PBA-IMAGES343-400x200.jpg)
TNT staged a dramatic comeback from 23 points down to beat Meralco 100-98 in overtime, with Rey Nambatac delivering the game-winning basket in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup.
![JB Bahio delivers clutch points to seal NLEX’s 89-85 win over Meralco. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/83A4904-400x200.jpg)
NLEX Road Warriors held off Meralco Bolts 89-85 in a thrilling Philippine Cup clash, powered by JB Bahio’s clutch performance and Robert Bolick’s all-around game.
![Cansino scores 23 to lead the Bolts past Magnolia in a thrilling endgame. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PBA-IMAGES642-400x200.jpg)
Meralco survived a late Magnolia rally to secure a 78-76 victory, snapping the Hotshots’ perfect start and marking the Bolts’ third consecutive win in the PBA Philippine Cup.