Meralco clamps down on TNT to cut semifinal gap in PBA Philippine Cup
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.
![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)
![Stephen Holt powers through the defense during Ginebra’s win over Titan Ultra. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES348-400x200.jpg)
![CJ Cansino scores a game-high 22 points to lead Meralco past Phoenix Super LPG, keeping playoff hopes alive. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES347-400x200.jpg)
![Gabe Norwood rises for a shot during his standout performance in his farewell tour. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PBA-IMAGES734-400x200.jpg)
![Juan Gomez de Liano celebrates a key basket for Converge against Barangay Ginebra. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PBA-IMAGES199-400x200.jpg)
![June Mar Fajardo celebrates his triple-double in the blowout victory. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PBA-IMAGES434-400x200.jpg)
![Robert Bolick drives to the basket in NLEX’s win over Rain or Shine in Antipolo. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PBA-IMAGES154-400x200.jpg)
![Japeth Aguilar leads the way with a standout performance in the paint. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PBA-Images-30-400x200.jpg)
![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)
![Chris Newsome leads Meralco’s comeback with a strong all-around game. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PBA-IMAGES1217-400x200.jpg)