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6 days ago | 
espn.ph | Miguel Alfonso Caramoan
It's déjà vu from the Governors' Cup. A thrilling 2025 PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals has paved the way for familiar contenders to again match up in the playoffs. TNT Tropang 5G, Barangay Ginebra, and Rain or Shine Elasto Painters have now reached the semifinals in all three conferences of the season -- testament to their consistency and playoff DNA. San Miguel Beermen, meanwhile, returns to the final four for the second time in the last three conferences.
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1 week ago | 
espn.ph | Miguel Alfonso Caramoan
The dream season of TNT Tropang 5G is not yet over, and Rain or Shine Elasto Painters once again stands in their way. On Saturday, TNT and Rain or Shine both eliminated opponents armed with a twice-to-beat advantage to set up a semifinal encounter in the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup.
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1 week ago | 
espn.ph | Miguel Alfonso Caramoan
Higher seeds San Miguel and Ginebra made quick work of their opponents to book another semifinals clash in the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup. San Miguel got its payback from last season with a 108-97 victory over Meralco while Ginebra held off Converge 88-80. Let's take a deep dive into how these two powerhouse squads imposed their will in the quarterfinals - and which strong points can both teams carry as they add another chapter to their storied playoff rivalry.
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1 week ago | 
espn.ph | Miguel Alfonso Caramoan
Rain or Shine and TNT refused to go quietly into the offseason, pulling off heart-stopping wins to send their PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinal matchups to a do-or-die Game 3 this Saturday. The Yeng Guiao led team weathered a storm of a comeback from NLEX to escape with a 92-88 triumph, while TNT kept their Grand Slam hopes alive by the slimmest of margins, edging Magnolia 89-88 in a thriller. It was gritty, it was tense, and it was playoff basketball at its finest.
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1 week ago | 
espn.com | Miguel Alfonso Caramoan
Rain or Shine and TNT refused to go quietly into the offseason, pulling off heart-stopping wins to send their PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinal matchups to decisive games this Saturday. Rain or Shine weathered held off NLEX to escape with a 92-88 win, while TNT kept their Grand Slam hopes alive by edging Magnolia 89-88. It was gritty, it was tense, and it was playoff basketball at its finest. Here's how both teams extended their respective quarterfinal series to one more game.
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1 week ago | 
espn.ph | Miguel Alfonso Caramoan
After weeks of jostling for playoff positioning, the quarterfinals of the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup is now set. For this conference, the top four spots hold a twice-to-beat advantage, pushing the lower seeds on the brink of immediate exits. Can defending champions Meralco Bolts and Grand Slam-seeking TNT Tropang 5G survive do-or-die games? Editor's PicksPhilippine Cup playoffs: Will TNT secure a historic Grand Slam? Is it time to let RJ Abarrientos lead Ginebra's offense?
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1 week ago | 
espn.ph | Miguel Alfonso Caramoan
An exciting playoff stretch awaits in the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup, with all eyes on TNT Tropang 5G as they chase the elusive Grand Slam in this season. But their path won't be easy. Several teams are eager to prove they can challenge them, especially in this all-Filipino tournament. Editor's PicksIs it time to let RJ Abarrientos lead Ginebra's offense?
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2 weeks ago | 
espn.ph | Miguel Alfonso Caramoan
There has been discourse about whether this version Ginebra's roster fits Tim Cone's triangle offense. Even with a talented bunch, the team has failed repeatedly to get over the TNT hump over the past two conferences. Ginebra has again turned to the same offense with the hopes of breaking their almost two year championship drought. While Cone's offense thrives on discipline and teamwork, it can also bog down if players aren't in sync or if the defense forces them into late-clock situations.
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2 weeks ago | 
espn.ph | Miguel Alfonso Caramoan
Recruitment in Philippine collegiate basketball has truly evolved in the past few years. Gone are the days when programs relied solely on homegrown talent. Today, schools are aggressively pursuing talent from rival universities, international programs, and even pro-ready players that still have eligibility. Social media is now often rife with the term "poaching" whenever a player transfers or commits to certain schools.
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2 weeks ago | 
espn.ph | Miguel Alfonso Caramoan
It's that time of the conference when we pull out our calculators and prepare our spreadsheets to figure out who will crack the top positions in the Philippine Cup playoffs. What makes this conference trickier is its format. This time, the top four teams earn the twice-to-beat advantage, unlike the last Commissioner's and Governors' Cups where only the top two teams held that edge. All eight playoff-bound teams secured their spots earlier than expected.
