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Final Four Finally? Converge Can Break Franchise Barrier Friday vs. Rain or Shine

Converge can secure the franchise’s first PBA semifinal berth with a Game 4 victory at Smart Araneta Coliseum. [PBA Images]

November 5, 2026

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Converge leads Rain or Shine 2-1 and can secure its first PBA semifinal berth with a Game 4 victory on Friday.

Rain or Shine Unleashes a Third-Quarter Blitz to Flip Its PBA Playoff Opener

Rain or Shine erased a 21-point deficit to defeat Converge, 124-120, and take a 1-0 lead in their PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinal series. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]

October 27, 2026

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Rain or Shine rallied from 21 points down to beat Converge, 124-120, and take a 1-0 lead in their PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinal series.

Burton, Bolick Deliver in Crunch Time as NLEX Edges Phoenix in PBA Playoff Thriller

Deonte Burton led all scorers with 27 points and recorded two crucial blocks in the final two minutes to help NLEX hold off Phoenix. [PBA Images]

October 25, 2026

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Deonte Burton scored 27 points and delivered key late blocks as NLEX defeated Phoenix, 97-92, to take Game 1 of their PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinal series.

Rain or Shine Survives a Two-Point Thriller as Blackwater’s Playoff Hopes Take Another Hit

Aaron Fuller finished with 24 points and 19 rebounds as Rain or Shine held off Blackwater to clinch a playoff spot. [PBA Images]

October 18, 2026

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Aaron Fuller scored 24 and Rain or Shine held off Blackwater, 125-123, to clinch a PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinal berth and hurt the Bossing’s playoff bid.

JGL Does It Again: Fourth Triple-Double Lifts Converge in PBA

Juan Gomez de Liano recorded 32 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists as Converge defeated Titan Ultra in the PBA Governors' Cup. [PBA Images]

October 11, 2026

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Juan Gomez de Liano recorded 32 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists as Converge crushed Titan Ultra to clinch a PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinal berth.

Tropang 5G Punch Quarterfinal Ticket With Dominant Beermen Sweep

RR Pogoy led TNT's local scorers with 21 points and earned Best Player of the Game honors in the win over San Miguel Beer. [PBA Images]

October 10, 2026

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TNT beat San Miguel Beer, 116-98, behind a 33-18 third-quarter run to clinch a quarterfinal spot in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup.

Magnolia builds playoff momentum with dominant win over Meralco in PBA Commissioner’s Cup

Clinton Chapman leads Magnolia’s offensive charge in crucial eliminations victory [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]

May 11, 2026

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Magnolia surged into the PBA Commissioner’s Cup playoffs with a commanding 93-76 win over Meralco, extending its winning streak to three games and securing the No. 5 seed.

Meralco erupts early, forces do-or-die vs Rain or Shine in PBA Philippine Cup

Meralco showed poise under pressure to neutralize the twice-to-beat advantage and force a decider. [PBA Images]

December 27, 2025

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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.

Fajardo tows SMB to PBA semis with 108-97 win over Meralco

June Mar Fajardo leads San Miguel Beer to a 108-97 win over Meralco in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals. [PBA Images]

June 20, 2025

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June Mar Fajardo powers San Miguel Beer to a dominant 108-97 win over Meralco, leading them into the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals. Despite strong performances from Meralco’s Chris Banchero and Chris Newsome, the Beermen’s balanced attack was too much to overcome.