The TNT Tropang 5G are on the verge of securing a finals berth in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Season 50 Commissioner's Cup. They will face the Meralco Bolts in Game 6 of their best-of-seven semifinal series on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. TNT currently holds a 3-2 lead and can close out the series with a victory in the 7:30 p.m. contest.
McCullough's Dominant Performance
Chris McCullough was the standout player in Game 5, scoring 42 points to lead TNT to a 103-95 win over Meralco at the Smart Araneta Coliseum last Friday. His offensive firepower brought the Tropang 5G within one win of the championship round.
Key Players for TNT
Aside from McCullough, TNT relies on contributions from Calvin Oftana, Rey Nambatac, Roger Pogoy, and Jayson Castro to provide additional scoring and support. Their collective effort has been crucial in taking the series lead.
Meralco's Response
The Meralco Bolts will look to counter with their own key players, including 6-foot-11 import Patrick Gardner and locals Chris Newsome, CJ Cansino, Cliff Hodge, and Chris Banchero. They aim to force a Game 7 and keep their finals hopes alive.
Other Semifinal Matchup
In the other semifinal series, Rain or Shine will take on crowd favorite Barangay Ginebra in Game 6 at 5:15 p.m. That series is also tied or competitive, adding to the excitement of the evening.
