Photo credit: PBA | PBA.ph
Third seed TNT Tropang 5G booked a semifinals berth after eliminating No. 6 Magnolia Timplados Hotshots in the 2025–26 PBA Philippine Cup playoffs on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. [FULL REPLAY VIDEO BY ONESPORTS]
The Chot Reyes-mentored TNT dominated early with a 32-16 first quarter surge, pushing the gap to a game-high 27 points (49–22 midway through the second quarter), built a 52-41 halftime cushion, and held off Magnolia’s rally to lead 81-73 entering the fourth before sealing a 118-109 victory and a semifinals berth. They now await the winner of the Rain or Shine–Meralco semifinal game.
The Scores:
TNT 118 - Oftana 25, Heading 21, Ganuelas-Rosser 15, Pogoy 14, Aurin 9, Williams 8, Nambatac 8, Jalalon 7, Galinato 7, Khobuntin 4, Ferrer 0, Enciso 0.
MAGNOLIA 109 - Lucero 22, Dela Rosa 19, Lastimosa 18, Barroca 14, Sangalang 13, Andrada 13, Gomez de Liano 4, Tenorio 3, Verano 2, Koon 1, Alfaro 0, Laput 0.
Quarters: 32-16, 52-41, 81-73, 118-109. [FULL REPLAY VIDEO] | [HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO]
(ADS) Buy Nike, On Sale! [BUY NOW]
(ADS) Buy Jordan Shoes [BUY NOW]
(ADS) Apple iPhone Promo [BUY NOW]
(ADS) Ateneo Shirts & Hoodies [BUY NOW]
(ADS) Search, Earn, and Win! [FREE]