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  • Justin Brownlee welcomes challenge of going shot-for-shot with Chris McCullough in PBA Finals duel  

    Justin Brownlee welcomes challenge of going shot-for-shot with Chris McCullough in PBA Finals duel  

    For one night, the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals stopped being about TNT and Barangay Ginebra.

     

    It became a two-man stage.

     

    Every possession seemed to orbit around Chris McCullough and Justin Brownlee, two imports unwilling to let their seasons end without a fight. By the time the final buzzer sounded, the scoreboard read TNT 98, Ginebra 90—but the lasting memory was a heavyweight exchange rarely seen in Philippine basketball.

     

    McCullough delivered the game of his life with a career-best 53 points and 22 rebounds. Brownlee answered with 52 points, coming just days after erupting for a personal-best 54 in Game 5.

     

    The result ensured that one of the most dramatic Finals series in recent memory will need a seventh game to settle it.

     

    While the box score will forever show TNT as the winner, Game 6 felt more like a battle of endurance between two stars determined to carry everything on their shoulders.

     

    Every time McCullough landed a punch, Brownlee fired one right back.

     

    Every run was met with a response.

     

    Every momentum swing was challenged.

     

    The duel reached its peak in the closing minutes when the pressure became unbearable and the margin for error disappeared.

     

    That was when McCullough transformed from scorer to closer.

     

    With the game hanging in the balance, the TNT import scored 16 of the team’s final 20 points, repeatedly finding answers whenever Ginebra threatened to make one last charge.

     

    Yet Brownlee refused to surrender.

     

    The resident Ginebra star scored the Kings’ final 15 points, keeping the crowd hopeful and the game alive long after it appeared TNT had seized control.

     

    More than a clash of teams, it became a test of who could stay standing longest.

     

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    McCullough ultimately won that round, helping TNT survive and extending the championship chase by at least one more game.

     

    Still, Brownlee left the floor with the same confidence that has defined his decorated PBA career.

     

    “I give a lot of credit to TNT. Chris McCullough had a big game. This is what the playoffs are made of,” Brownlee said afterwards.

     

    “In big games like this, you just got to step up for your team, and he did that very well,” he added. “I try to do my best as well.”

     

    Brownlee acknowledged that little has separated the two teams throughout the Finals, with every game seemingly decided by a handful of possessions.

     

    The six-game battle has been defined by momentum swings, clutch performances, and razor-thin margins—exactly the ingredients that create unforgettable championship series.

     

    “We didn’t expect it to be easy,” Brownlee said. “Two really good teams who really want to win.”

     

    “The series is not over, and I’m still very confident about that.”

     

    Now, after six games and one unforgettable scoring showdown, the Finals come down to a single night.

     

    One game.

     

    One champion.

     

    And after what McCullough and Brownlee just delivered, Game 7 suddenly feels less like a basketball game and more like the final chapter of a classic.

     

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  • Jaylen Johnson makes PBA Finals appearance as Chris McCullough’s supporter 

    Jaylen Johnson makes PBA Finals appearance as Chris McCullough’s supporter 

    For the first time in months, Jaylen Johnson experienced a PBA game without the pressure of carrying a team on his shoulders.

     

    Instead of battling inside the paint or leading a playoff charge, the former Rain or Shine import found himself sitting among thousands of fans at the Mall of Asia Arena, watching the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup Finals from the stands.

     

    Johnson became part of the record crowd of 18,607 spectators who packed the venue for Game 3 between TNT Tropang 5G and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel on Sunday. But while many came to witness another chapter of the league’s biggest rivalry, Johnson had a more personal reason for being there.

     

    On the floor was Chris McCullough, a longtime friend whose basketball journey has intertwined with Johnson’s for years.

     

    “That’s my brother. I have known him since I was younger and in high school. Just came to support him while I was here,” Johnson told reporters.

     

    The sight of Johnson courtside served as a reminder that basketball’s relationships often extend far beyond team colors and league affiliations. Although Rain or Shine’s campaign ended at the hands of Ginebra in the semifinals, Johnson chose to stay connected to the Finals by supporting someone he considers family.

     

    McCullough delivered one of the most explosive performances of the championship series, pouring in 44 points, grabbing 13 rebounds, and adding four assists in an effort to keep TNT afloat. But even that offensive outburst was not enough as Justin Brownlee answered with 41 points to lift Ginebra to a commanding 116-102 victory and a 2-1 series lead.

     

    After the final buzzer, Johnson made his way to McCullough, sharing a brief conversation with the TNT import following the loss.

     

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    For Johnson, it was another example of the support system he has maintained throughout his basketball career. Earlier in the playoffs, he also made efforts to encourage former TNT reinforcement Bol Bol after the latter suffered a season-ending Achilles injury.

     

    “I’m just here supporting him like I was with Bol, which is my brother too,” Johnson said.

     

    While Johnson’s immediate future remains uncertain, his name continues to surface whenever discussions about returning imports arise. The athletic forward has previously expressed openness to returning to the PBA, potentially rejoining Rain or Shine if the opportunity presents itself.

     

    For now, though, he was simply another basketball fan soaking in one of the league’s biggest stages.

     

    And like everyone inside the arena, Johnson left impressed by the atmosphere surrounding the Finals.

     

    “It was lit. That’s the atmosphere you’ve asked for. Everybody came up and showed out, and it just shows how PBA fans really came to support,” he added.

     

    For one night, Johnson was no longer an import carrying playoff expectations. He was a friend, a supporter, and a witness to the kind of Finals environment every player hopes to be part of.

     

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  • “He is very talented offensively”: Justin Brownlee acknowledges Chris McCullough’s talent after Game 1 win

    “He is very talented offensively”: Justin Brownlee acknowledges Chris McCullough’s talent after Game 1 win

    Barangay Ginebra San Miguel drew first blood in the 2026 PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals, edging TNT Tropang 5G, 102-100, in a thrilling Game 1 showdown at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, June 3.

     

    In a tightly contested opener that went down to the final possession, veteran import Justin Brownlee once again delivered in the clutch, drilling the game-winning basket with just 0.6 seconds remaining to secure the victory and give Ginebra a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven championship series.

     

    Brownlee finished with 23 points, four rebounds, and eight assists, orchestrating Ginebra’s offense down the stretch while also taking charge in crucial defensive stops. The reigning fan favorite continued his reputation as one of the most reliable closers in PBA history, adding another memorable finish to his growing list of Finals heroics.

     

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    He was well-supported by rising guard RJ Abarrientos, who played one of his strongest Finals performances to date. Abarrientos tallied 24 points, three rebounds, and seven assists, providing consistent scoring and playmaking as Ginebra weathered multiple TNT rallies throughout the game. His poise in high-pressure moments proved vital in keeping the Gin Kings within striking distance before Brownlee sealed the outcome.

     

    The victory also carried added narrative weight for Brownlee, who is looking to overcome a difficult Finals history against TNT franchises in recent conferences. The Ginebra import has previously come up short multiple times against the Tropang 5G during past championship clashes, particularly during matchups against former TNT reinforcement Rondae Hollis-Jefferson.

    Hollis-Jefferson, who had been a central figure in TNT’s recent title runs, is currently sidelined for the season after suffering an Achilles injury while competing for the Meralco Bolts in the East Asia Super League (EASL). His absence has reshaped TNT’s import rotation, with Chris McCullough stepping in as his replacement for the ongoing Commissioner’s Cup campaign.

     

    Following the game, Brownlee offered his assessment of McCullough, acknowledging both similarities and differences between TNT’s current import and his former Finals rival Hollis-Jefferson.

     

    “Obviously, C-Mac is a little bit taller, but Rondae, he plays taller than he is. I can’t really say big differences. I do think Rondae is an elite defender. I’m not saying C-Mac is not a good defender, but Rondae is definitely more known as far as when it comes to defense. He is an elite, world-class defender. Can C-Mac be that as well? I’m not sure. But he definitely has the ability to do that,” Brownlee said in a media interaction.

     

    The 38-year-old veteran import also praised McCullough’s offensive versatility, noting his ability to stretch the floor and attack off the dribble, while also placing him among a unique class of talented imports who have recently entered the PBA landscape.

     

    “Of course, C-Mac, he is very talented offensively. He is really a great shooter from the outside. He is good at driving. He is athletic. C-Mac is just as good but Bol Bol, obviously, he is a special player. But we still have a very tough challenge with C-Mac at TNT,” he added.

     

    With Ginebra taking an early series advantage, both teams now shift their focus to Game 2, scheduled for Friday, June 5, still at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. TNT will be aiming to bounce back and level the series, while Ginebra looks to extend its momentum and move closer to another Commissioner’s Cup title.

     

     

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  • From New York workouts to the PBA Finals: Chris McCullough, Justin Brownlee set for long-awaited showdown 

    From New York workouts to the PBA Finals: Chris McCullough, Justin Brownlee set for long-awaited showdown 

    Long before they became two of the most recognizable imports to play in the PBA, Chris McCullough and Justin Brownlee were simply two basketball players at different stages of the same journey.

     

    One was a college standout chasing his dream. The other was a teenager trying to learn from those already living it.

     

    More than a decade later, their paths have converged once again — this time with a championship hanging in the balance.

     

    As TNT and Barangay Ginebra prepare for another blockbuster Commissioner’s Cup Finals showdown, one of the most intriguing storylines centers on the relationship between the two imports who will lead their respective teams.

     

    For McCullough, facing Brownlee is more than just another matchup.

     

    It’s a reminder of where his basketball journey began.

     

    “I was probably about 13 or something like that, maybe 14,” recalled McCullough during the pre-Finals press conference at Novotel Manila Araneta City.

     

    At the time, Brownlee was playing for St. John’s University in Queens, New York, while the young McCullough was growing up in the Bronx, still years away from becoming one of the country’s most sought-after basketball prospects.

     

    The future TNT reinforcement often found himself working out at the same college gym where Brownlee was sharpening his own game.

     

    “He was in college, and I used to go to that college to work out with him when I was really young,” said McCullough.

     

    Neither could have imagined then that their careers would eventually lead them across the world and into the center of one of Philippine basketball’s biggest rivalries.

     

    For Brownlee, the memories remain just as vivid.

     

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    Now 37 years old and on the verge of chasing a record seventh PBA championship, the Ginebra star still remembers the talented youngster who would later carve out a professional career of his own.

     

    “I think it’s gonna be an exciting matchup,” Brownlee said.

     

    “I’ve known Chris for a long time, when he was a lot younger.”

     

    What once felt like a mentor-and-prospect dynamic has evolved into a battle between two established stars tasked with carrying championship expectations.

     

    Brownlee understands exactly what kind of challenge awaits.

     

    “But he’s a very versatile player; he’s definitely going to be a challenge for our team to be able to not stop him but to contain him,” furthered the longtime Ginebra reinforcement.

     

    “We’re all looking forward to the challenge, though.”

     

    The respect is mutual.

     

    McCullough has already won a championship in the PBA and is seeking another, but he recognizes the significance of finally sharing the court with one of the league’s most decorated imports.

     

    Beyond the individual matchup, he believes the series itself has all the ingredients of a classic.

     

    “I think this is truly gonna be one of the PBA Finals that’s gonna be remembered for a long time. Great team, and we’re going up against a great player,” he said.

     

    “This is going to be one of the ones that’s gonna be remembered. I feel like both teams are preparing to get ready for it.”

     

    The Finals will ultimately be decided by much more than Brownlee versus McCullough.

     

    But as TNT and Ginebra renew their rivalry, the series also serves as a rare full-circle moment — one that began in a New York gym years ago and now reaches its biggest chapter on the PBA’s grandest stage.

     

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  • Chris McCullough warns TNT critics: “Once I get going, it will be scary” 

    Chris McCullough warns TNT critics: “Once I get going, it will be scary” 

    Chris McCullough did not hide from the struggles of his TNT debut. Instead, he treated it as only the beginning.

     

    Thrown into a pressure-packed semifinal series with barely any time to adjust, the former San Miguel import admitted he is still far from the version of himself PBA fans once feared — a reality he believes should worry the rest of the league once he finally settles in.

     

    After TNT absorbed a 101-90 loss to Meralco in Game 4 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals on Wednesday night, McCullough made it clear that rust, not readiness, defined his first game back in the league.

     

    “I haven’t played basketball in 13 days — this is my first time picking up a basketball in 13 days,” he said after the defeat at the SMART Araneta Coliseum.

     

    “So I’m still getting my rhythm, still getting my flow. But once I get going, it will be scary.”

     

    The warning came after a mixed opening performance that showed flashes of the high-scoring reinforcement TNT hopes can help carry them back to the Finals following the devastating injury to Bol Bol.

     

    McCullough still produced 24 points and nine rebounds despite obvious timing issues, shooting just 7-of-22 from the field while missing all five of his attempts from beyond the arc.

     

    Yet even amid the inefficiency, there were signs of life.

     

    The 31-year-old forward slowly found his footing in the second half, where he scored 17 of his total points as TNT tried to erase a growing Meralco lead.

     

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    For stretches, the Tropang 5G looked close to pulling off another comeback behind McCullough’s aggressiveness attacking the basket and earning trips to the foul line, where he converted 10 of 15 attempts.

     

    But Meralco simply had fresher legs late in the game.

     

    CJ Cansino, Javee Mocon, and Cliff Hodge delivered the key plays down the stretch as the Bolts tied the series at 2-2 and spoiled McCullough’s return.

     

    Even so, the veteran import sounded more focused on long-term adjustment than immediate frustration.

     

    With less than 48 hours before the pivotal Game 5, McCullough emphasized that his biggest task now is building chemistry with a TNT team he has barely practiced with since arriving in Manila.

     

    “Chemistry is regular. I know some of the guys,” he said.

     

    “I’ve only had two days of practice, so tomorrow, we’re gonna work on some things, see what works, and come back Friday.”

     

    For TNT, that may be the most important takeaway from Game 4 — not what McCullough currently is, but what he could become once the rust fully disappears. 

     

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  • TNT activates Chris McCullough as semifinal series enters pivotal Game 4

    TNT activates Chris McCullough as semifinal series enters pivotal Game 4

    Just days after losing the centerpiece of its semifinal run, TNT is once again reshaping itself on the fly — this time with a familiar name stepping into the spotlight.

     

    Chris McCullough has officially been activated as the Tropang 5G’s new import ahead of Game 4 of the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup semifinals, signaling the start of a dramatically different chapter in TNT’s title defense.

     

    The former San Miguel reinforcement was formally inserted into the active roster after Malick Diouf was moved to the team’s injured/reserve list, according to an official league memo released Tuesday.

     

    The move finalizes TNT’s emergency import transition following the devastating Achilles injury suffered by Bol Bol in Game 2 of the series against Meralco.

     

    In many ways, McCullough now inherits a situation far different from the one TNT originally envisioned entering the semifinals.

     

    Bol had quickly become the centerpiece of the Tropang 5G’s playoff attack before his sudden injury forced the defending champions to improvise almost overnight. The uncertainty became even more chaotic when Diouf — initially lined up to replace Bol — failed to secure clearance in time to suit up for Game 3.

     

    Instead of folding under the circumstances, TNT responded with one of its grittiest performances of the conference.

     

    Playing without an import, the Tropang 5G escaped with a tense 77-75 victory over Meralco last Sunday to grab a 2-1 lead in the series.

     

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    Watching from the sidelines that night was McCullough himself.

     

    Fresh off his arrival in the Philippines, the former PBA champion import made the trip to the SM Mall of Asia Arena and witnessed firsthand the kind of fight TNT produced despite the absence of a reinforcement.

     

    Now, the responsibility shifts directly to him.

     

    McCullough will make his TNT debut in Game 4 as the Tropang 5G attempt to move within one win of another Finals appearance. Across the floor, Meralco will also unveil a new reinforcement in Patrick Gardner, setting up a rare scenario where both semifinal teams enter a crucial game integrating fresh imports at the same time.

     

    For TNT, however, McCullough’s arrival offers more than just size and scoring.

     

    Unlike many mid-series replacements, the 6-foot-10 forward already understands the demands of the PBA environment. He previously powered San Miguel to a Commissioner’s Cup championship and has long been regarded as one of the more versatile imports to play in the league.

     

    That familiarity could prove critical for a TNT squad trying to preserve momentum while adjusting to another major roster change in the middle of a heated semifinal battle.

     

    The challenge now is whether McCullough can seamlessly continue what Bol started — and help carry TNT the rest of the way toward another championship run.

     

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  • Chot Reyes believes Chris McCullough can steady TNT after Bol Bol injury  

    Chot Reyes believes Chris McCullough can steady TNT after Bol Bol injury  

    TNT’s championship defense suddenly found itself hanging by a thread over the weekend. One moment, the Tropang 5G were leaning on the dominant presence of Bol Bol in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals. 

     

    The next, they were scrambling to rebuild after the towering import suffered a torn left Achilles that abruptly ended his conference.

     

    But amid the chaos, TNT chose familiarity over panic.

     

    After exploring multiple options and even bringing in former University of the Philippines standout Malick Diouf for practice sessions, coach Chot Reyes revealed that the team is now leaning toward former San Miguel Beer champion import Chris McCullough as the man tasked to stabilize TNT’s title bid.

     

    McCullough was already courtside with team manager Jojo Lastimosa during TNT’s gutsy 77-75 Game 3 victory over Meralco at the Mall of Asia Arena — a symbolic sign that the franchise may already have found its next answer.

     

    For Reyes, the decision was never just about talent. It was about minimizing disruption at the most critical stage of the season.

     

    “It’s very ticklish because on one end, introducing a new element to the team can always go both ways. It can give us a jolt of energy. But it can also get in the way of already how smooth things are going with the team,” said Reyes.

     

    Instead of gambling on a completely unfamiliar reinforcement, TNT appears to be banking on McCullough’s proven ability to adapt quickly to the Philippine game. The 6-foot-10 forward already owns a Commissioner’s Cup championship after leading San Miguel Beer to the 2019 title — ironically at TNT’s expense.

     

    “I think the stability and maturity of somebody who’s been here already has won before,” Reyes explained. “When a new import comes in, there’s a lot of adjustments. Adjustment to the time, the weather, the culture, the kind of game. And then adjustment with his teammates. So with McCullough, at least those variables we’ve taken out already, adjustment na lang with his teammates.”

     

    The urgency behind TNT’s search became more apparent after the franchise exhausted several emergency options. Former NBA players Marquese Chriss and Darius Days were initially explored, while Diouf even joined practice in hopes of becoming a short-term solution. But paperwork delays prevented the former UP big man from suiting up in Game 3, forcing TNT to survive with an all-Filipino lineup.

     

    Remarkably, the Tropang 5G still found a way.

     

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    Roger Pogoy delivered the decisive triple late in the game, while TNT’s local core rallied around the emotional loss of Bol Bol to grab a crucial 2-1 series lead against Meralco.

     

    The victory became more than just a playoff win. It became a tribute.

     

    “It was disappointing losing Bol, losing our teammate, losing our brother,” said TNT forward Poy Erram Ganuelas-Rosser after the game. “Coach said that he messaged him and said he really wanted to be out here. So we want to go out there and dedicate the game to him and play for him.”

     

    “He carried us here so hopefully, we can bring us across the finish line and we could finish the job. We have a core of guys that when our back is against the wall, we find ways. Today, like the coach said, a couple of lucky bounces, a couple of plays that we made, we came out with the win. But it’s only one win in the series.”

     

    Now TNT hopes McCullough can provide the steady presence needed to finish what Bol Bol started.

     

    The former NBA forward arrives fresh from a stint with the Taiwan Beer Leopards, where he averaged 16.5 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 1.5 assists during the 2025-26 campaign. More importantly, he arrives knowing exactly what the pressure of winning in the PBA feels like.

     

    And for a TNT team suddenly forced to adjust in the middle of a semifinal war, that familiarity may end up mattering most.

     

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  • “Rondae called me and he made it happen”: Chris McCullough on return to PBA as TNT’s new import

    “Rondae called me and he made it happen”: Chris McCullough on return to PBA as TNT’s new import

    TNT Tropang Giga have officially signed former NBA player Chris McCullough as their new import for the remainder of the knockout phase of the 2026 PBA Commissioner’s Cup, as the franchise looks to sustain its championship push following a major setback in the semifinals.

     

    The move comes after TNT lost star import Bol Bol to a serious Achilles injury sustained during Game 2 of their semifinal series against the Meralco Bolts on Friday, May 22, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The injury abruptly ended what had been a dominant campaign for Bol, forcing TNT to move quickly to reinforce their roster ahead of the decisive stretch of the conference.

     

    Despite the disruption, the Tropang Giga showed resilience, edging Meralco 77-75 in Game 3 on Sunday, May 24, also at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, to seize a crucial 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. McCullough was already present at the venue, observing his new teammates in action as he prepares for his long-awaited return to the PBA stage.

     

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    TNT management wasted little time in securing the 31-year-old forward, a familiar name to Philippine basketball fans. McCullough acknowledged that his decision to return to the PBA was influenced heavily by a conversation with TNT guard and former teammate Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, with whom he shared NBA experience during their stint with the Brooklyn Nets from 2015 to 2017.

     

    “Rondae called me and he made it happen. That’s the end of the story,” McCullough said.

    McCullough is no stranger to the PBA, having previously suited up for the San Miguel Beermen during the 2019 Commissioner’s Cup. In that campaign, he made a significant impact, leading the Beermen to a championship while delivering consistent, high-level performances throughout the conference and establishing himself as one of the most effective imports in recent league history.

     

    Now returning to the Philippines, McCullough expressed both excitement and urgency as he prepares to join TNT in a high-stakes semifinal environment. He is expected to make his debut in Game 3 of the series against Meralco on Wednesday, May 27, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, where immediate production will be expected from the veteran forward.

     

    “I think when I step on the court on Wednesday, it will hit me a little differently. But I’m just still happy to be here. Just ready to get out there and play. Taking it one game at a time. That’s about it,” he added.

     

    McCullough steps into a crucial role for TNT, filling the void left by Bol Bol, who had been one of the standout imports of the season prior to his injury. The pressure will be immediate, as the Tropang Giga are firmly in contention for a Finals berth and will rely on McCullough to quickly integrate into their system.

     

    TNT head coach and management are expected to lean on the import’s experience, versatility, and familiarity with the PBA’s physical style of play as they attempt to maintain momentum in the series against a resilient Meralco squad.

     

    Acknowledging the circumstances of his arrival, McCullough also expressed sympathy for his injured predecessor while emphasizing his commitment to the team’s goals moving forward.

     

    “It’s sad to see an injury like that, but hopefully he can get back home and get surgery. I just want to help this team win as possible, do what I got to do, just play basketball,” McCullough concluded.

     

     

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