Bolts Survive Ginebra Scare Behind Varnado’s Fiery Debut
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Jordon Varnado scored 31 points in his Meralco debut as the Bolts defeated Ginebra, 97-88, to snap a four-game PBA Governors’ Cup losing streak.
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Holt Sparks Surge as Gin Kings Shred Blackwater
![Riley Grigsby helped power Ginebra's wire-to-wire victory over Blackwater. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design361-400x200.png)
Barangay Ginebra responded to its opening loss with a dominant wire-to-wire victory over Blackwater behind a balanced offensive performance.
Phoenix Rides Robert Johnson to Third Straight Governors’ Cup Win
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Phoenix improved to 3-0 in the PBA Governors’ Cup after surviving a late Ginebra rally behind Robert Johnson and Ricci Rivero.