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Converge Finally Cracks PBA Final Four After Stunning Rain or Shine

Converge secured its first PBA semifinal appearance since taking over the Alaska Milk franchise in 2022 with a 120-109 victory over Rain or Shine at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. [PBA Images]

November 7, 2026

Converge defeated Rain or Shine, 120-109, to win its quarterfinal series 3-1 and reach the PBA semifinals for the first time.

King, Ross Ignite San Miguel’s Stunning Comeback to Force Ginebra Decider

George King scored a game-high 35 points, including 18 in the third quarter, as San Miguel rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat Barangay Ginebra, 108-102. [Peter Baltazar photo]

November 7, 2026

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George King and Chris Ross led San Miguel’s 22-0 third-quarter surge in a 108-102 win that tied its PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinal series.

Ginebra’s Playoff Hopes Get a Major Boost as Scottie Thompson Delivers a Vintage Night

Scottie Thompson scored 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Barangay Ginebra defeated Phoenix Super LPG, 106-89, in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup. [PBA Images]

October 19, 2026

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Scottie Thompson posted 29 points and 10 rebounds as Barangay Ginebra beat Phoenix, 106-89, to keep its PBA Governors’ Cup playoff hopes alive.

Converge Sends a Playoff Warning After Rallying Past TNT in Overtime

Alec Stockton scored 19 points for Converge, including the tying basket in regulation and the game-winning drive in overtime against TNT. [PBA Images]

October 19, 2026

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Converge rallied from a 15-point deficit to beat TNT, 114-112, in overtime, clinching the No. 3 seed in Group A of the PBA Governors’ Cup.

Phoenix’s Young Guns Expose Meralco’s Struggles as Fuel Masters Claim a PBA Playoff Berth

Ricci Rivero recorded 26 points, nine rebounds and seven assists to lead Phoenix past Meralco and clinch a playoff spot in the PBA Governors’ Cup. [PBA Images]

October 16, 2026

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Phoenix erased a 10-point deficit to beat Meralco, 105-101, as Ricci Rivero and Marcellus Earlington powered the Fuel Masters into the PBA Governors’ Cup playoffs.

Jordon Varnado Is Worth Every Penny, and Meralco Proves It

Jordon Varnado scored 31 points without a turnover to lead the Meralco Bolts past the Blackwater Bossing in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup. [PBA Images]

October 13, 2026

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Jordon Varnado scored 31 points without a turnover as Meralco beat Blackwater, 120-115, to strengthen its PBA Governors’ Cup playoff bid.

Meralco evens PBA semifinals series, Bol suffers injury

A major injury to Bol Manute Bol changed the flow of Game 2, allowing Meralco to take control. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]

May 22, 2026

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Chris Newsome and Marvin Jones power Meralco to an 87-76 win over TNT to tie the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals series after Bol Manute Bol’s injury.

Meralco crushes Terrafirma, moves closer to PBA Commissioner’s Cup twice-to-beat edge

Marvin Jones powers Meralco’s dominant PBA Commissioner’s Cup victory. [PBA Images]

May 8, 2026

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Meralco delivered a franchise-record 42-point rout of Terrafirma to strengthen its bid for a coveted twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup playoffs.

NLEX clinches top four finish and eliminates Converge in dominant PBA Commissioner’s Cup win

Cady Lalanne controls the paint with a dominant interior performance. [PBA Images]

May 2, 2026

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NLEX secured a twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup after a dominant win over Converge that officially eliminated the FiberXers from playoff contention.