Basketball fans are in for a treat on Sunday, May 24, 2026, as the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Season 50 Commissioner's Cup semifinals continue with two crucial Game 3 matchups at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Game 3 Schedule
The action begins at 5:15 PM when the Meralco Bolts take on the TNT Tropang Giga. This is followed by the highly anticipated clash between Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and Rain or Shine Elasto Painters at 7:30 PM.
Meralco vs TNT
Meralco will rely heavily on import Akil Mitchell and a solid local core that includes Chris Newsome, Allein Maliksi, and Chris Banchero. They aim to neutralize TNT's dominant import Bol Bol and his reliable supporting cast of Jayson Castro, Rey Nambatac, and Calvin Oftana.
Ginebra vs Rain or Shine
Ginebra banks on resident import Justin Brownlee and seasoned veterans Scottie Thompson and Japeth Aguilar. They will counter Rain or Shine's explosive import Jaylen Johnson and their fearless local crew led by Jhonard Clarito, Adrian Nocum, and Andrei Caracut.
Both series are tied, making these Game 3 encounters pivotal for advancing to the finals.
