![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.
![Jordan Heading and the Tropang 5G secure their spot in the semis with a big win. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES165-400x200.jpg)
TNT Tropang 5G defeated Magnolia Hotshots 118-109 Saturday to secure a PBA Philippine Cup semifinal slot, aiming for a fourth consecutive finals appearance.
![Calvin Oftana attacks the defense as TNT pulls away in the second half. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES222-400x200.jpg)
TNT leaned on a third-quarter surge to beat Magnolia and secure a twice-to-beat advantage heading into the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals.
![Jordan Heading delivers the best scoring night of his PBA career as TNT rolls into the quarterfinals. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-13-400x200.jpg)
Jordan Heading delivered the best scoring performance of his PBA career as TNT overwhelmed NLEX to clinch a quarterfinal berth in the PBA Philippine Cup at Ynares Center.
![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)
Rain or Shine mounted a blistering fourth-quarter comeback to stun TNT in Cagayan de Oro and grab the Philippine Cup lead past the midway point of the eliminations.
![Magnolia Hotshots take on San Miguel Beer in a crucial PBA Philippine Cup clash. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PBA-IMAGES538-400x200.jpg)
Magnolia Hotshots and San Miguel Beer face off in a crucial PBA Philippine Cup showdown, while TNT Tropang 5G battles Terrafirma Dyip in must-watch games that could shape the playoffs.
![Rey Nambatac explodes in the clutch to carry TNT Tropang 5G past Converge in Vigan. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PBA-IMAGES1323-400x200.jpg)
Rey Nambatac broke loose in the final minutes to lead TNT Tropang 5G past Converge, 110-103, in a PBA Philippine Cup thriller in Vigan.
![June Mar Fajardo dominates Game 6 with a near-perfect 24-point performance for the San Miguel Beermen. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/129A6641-2-400x200.jpg)
The San Miguel Beermen clinched the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup title with a dominant Game 6 win over TNT, halting their rival’s grand slam hopes.
![Roger Pogoy erupts in the fourth quarter to give TNT a crucial Game 1 victory. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PBA-Images727-400x200.jpg)
Roger Pogoy erupted for 28 points to lead TNT Tropang 5G to a 98-91 win over Rain or Shine, grabbing a 1-0 lead in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals.