Ginebra escapes Converge in OT thriller, 99–98, books semis berth | PBA Philippine Cup 2025-26

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Fourth seed Converge FiberXers bowed out of the playoffs after a heartbreaking loss to No. 5 Barangay Ginebra in the 2025–26 PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. [FULL REPLAY VIDEO BY ONESPORTS]

Ginebra completed the comeback with a thrilling 99–98 overtime victory, sealed by a game-winning three by Stephen Holt to clinch a semifinals berth. The Gin Kings earlier forced a do-or-die game with a dominant 105–85 win on Christmas Day before escaping the FiberXers in an OT nail-biter. Awaiting Ginebra in the semifinals are the San Miguel Beermen.

(to be updated...)

The Scores:

GINEBRA 99 - Abarrientos 20, David 13, Thompson 13, Rosario 12, J. Aguilar 10, Holt 9, Gray 9, Torres 8, Cu 4, Estil 1, Pinto 0.

CONVERGE 98 - Gomez de Liaño 25, Concepcion 18, Arana 15, Baltazar 13, Caralipio 11, Stockton 8, Winston 6, Racal 2, Garcia 0, Muyang 0, Manuel 0, De Los Santo 0, Eguilos 0.

Quarters: 19-21, 39-40, 68-60, 86-86, 99-98. [FULL REPLAY VIDEO] | [HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO]

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