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  • Titan Ultra reworks Joshua Munzon trade as TNT remains in pursuit 

    Titan Ultra reworks Joshua Munzon trade as TNT remains in pursuit 

    Titan Ultra has pulled the plug on the initial framework of its transaction with TNT, opening the door for a new set of negotiations as the Tropang 5G continue to pursue Joshua Munzon.

    The Giant Risers were initially prepared to send Munzon to TNT in exchange for the Tropang 5G’s Season 53 first-round pick and rookie big man Joe Celzo. 

     

    The deal had been nearing completion and was only waiting for approval from the PBA Commissioner’s Office before unforeseen circumstances forced a rethink.

    Now, Titan Ultra is looking for more pieces from TNT. The change comes at a difficult time for the Giant Risers, who will be without Sajonia for the remainder of the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup and the early portion of Season 51. 

     

    With the team needing to fill the void, Titan Ultra is reportedly exploring a stronger package before giving the green light on Munzon.

     

    The uncertainty surrounding the trade also explained Munzon’s no playing time on Wednesday.

     

    He did not suit up for Titan Ultra in its 143-113 blowout loss to San Miguel at the Ynares Center, an indication that the 15-point-per-game scorer is already at the center of a potential roster shake-up.

     

    Munzon has been a major contributor for the Giant Risers this conference, averaging 15.0 points, 4.75 rebounds and 1.25 steals through eight games.

     

    The proposed deal has already gone through at least one major revision. An earlier version that TNT ultimately rejected would have sent Rey Nambatac and Poy Erram to Titan Ultra in exchange for Munzon and Jeo Ambohot.

     

    With that package off the table, both sides are expected to continue talking over the next several months.

     

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    TNT’s interest, however, has not changed. The Tropang 5G remain determined to acquire Munzon, whose combination of scoring and perimeter defense makes him an attractive addition to a TNT roster looking to strengthen its rotation.

     

    The timing could also be significant for TNT as it battles for position in Group A. The Tropang 5G currently sit third at 4-4, tied with Converge, while Titan Ultra is at the bottom of the group with a 2-7 record. 

     

    For Titan Ultra, the situation presents an opportunity to maximize the return for one of its most valuable players.

     

    The Giant Risers are reportedly willing to listen to offers for everyone on the roster except their first-round pick and three second-round selections in the upcoming PBA Season 51 Draft. That gives the franchise considerable flexibility as it weighs both immediate needs and its longer-term rebuilding plans.

     

    Munzon’s value is also rooted in what he has already shown in the PBA. He broke out with NorthPort last season as one of the league’s emerging two-way talents, earning PBA Most Improved Player honors while also being selected to the All-Defensive Team.

     

    That development has made him more than just another trade piece.

     

    For TNT, he represents a proven young player who can contribute on both ends of the floor. For Titan Ultra, he is a valuable asset that could bring back the pieces needed to navigate a depleted roster.

     

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  • NLEX races against time to replace injured DeQuan Jones 

    NLEX races against time to replace injured DeQuan Jones 

    NLEX is facing a race against the clock after losing DeQuan Jones for the remainder of the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup, leaving the Road Warriors with just days to find a replacement import.

     

    Jones suffered a gruesome ankle injury during NLEX’s overtime victory over TNT on Tuesday, forcing the team to immediately shift its attention toward finding another reinforcement before its final game ahead of the league’s long break.

     

    The Road Warriors are scheduled to face Converge on Friday, giving coach Jimmy Alapag little time to make a decision. NLEX must submit its new import to the league by Thursday noon or enter the matchup with an all-Filipino lineup.

     “You never expect your import to go down. I’ll get our staff together with management and try to figure out what we can do kasi ‘yung next game is Friday so medyo bitin ‘yung time,” Alapag said.

     

    The urgency is understandable. Jones had become a major piece of NLEX’s impressive campaign, averaging 24.9 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.1 blocks through eight games as the Road Warriors climbed near the top of Group A.

     

    Replacing that production on short notice will be a difficult task, but NLEX knows it cannot afford to dwell on the setback with another important game approaching.

     

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    “But we will do the best we can. But again, right now, all of our thoughts and prayers are with DJ. 

     

    Big time loss for our team but we will try to find somebody who can fill that void,” Alapag said.

     

    Jones has already undergone successful surgery to repair the ankle dislocation sustained in the injury. He is also scheduled for another procedure to address the fractured fibula he suffered in the same incident.

     

    While the Road Warriors work on finding his replacement, Alapag made it clear that the team’s immediate concern remains Jones himself rather than simply the production they have lost on the court.

     

    “My deepest prayers go out to DJ. More than the basketball player, it’s the person. The team had lunch yesterday and his value to this team goes far beyond what he does on the basketball court. It’s the person, it’s the leadership, it’s the character. It’s heartbreaking to see him go down,” Alapag said.

     

    That makes the search for a new import about more than filling a statistical gap.

     

    NLEX is trying to replace a player who had become an important part of the team’s identity, while also keeping its momentum alive before the Governors’ Cup pauses for Gilas Pilipinas’ commitments.

     

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  • Magnolia finds its groove as Jerom Lastimosa lead the charge against Phoenix 

    Magnolia finds its groove as Jerom Lastimosa lead the charge against Phoenix 

    Magnolia is finally beginning to look like a team that has found its rhythm as the Hotshots put together their game winning streak of the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup on Wednesday, turning a tight contest against the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters into a statement 115-101 victory at the Ynares Center.

     

    The difference came in the fourth quarter, when Magnolia answered Phoenix’s push with a devastating 16-0 run that completely flipped the game.

     

    Phoenix had taken an 86-82 lead, but Jerom Lastimosa and KJ Buffen helped ignite Magnolia’s decisive surge, transforming a four-point deficit into a 98-86 advantage. From there, the Hotshots never gave the Fuel Masters a chance to recover.

    Lastimosa was at the center of the turnaround as the Magnolia guard delivered the best offensive performance of his career, scoring 30 points on an outstanding 11-of-14 shooting. Twelve of those points came in the final quarter, allowing the Hotshots to pull away when the game mattered most.

     

    Mark Barroca provided another major boost late, scoring 10 of his 21 points in the fourth.

     

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    Buffen was just as important throughout the night, finishing with 35 points and 10 rebounds, while Phoenix struggled once again to maintain its offensive production down the stretch.

     

    It was a familiar problem for the Fuel Masters. In their previous outing against Blackwater, Phoenix managed only 14 points in the final quarter. Against Magnolia, the same fourth-quarter struggles resurfaced at the worst possible time.

     

    BJ Johnson carried much of the Phoenix offense with 37 points, while Ricci Rivero added 16. Kenneth Tuffin and Kai Ballungay contributed 12 points each, with Gian Mamuyac finishing with 10.

     

    For Magnolia coach LA Tenorio, however, the biggest takeaway was not simply the scoring. It was how his players reacted after Phoenix mounted its challenge in the third quarter.

     

    “The guys responded after the third quarter. Usually, kapag nagkaka-run ang kalaban namin, we got deflated at natataranta. Today, they stayed positive,” offered head coach Tenorio said.

     

    That resilience became the foundation of Magnolia’s fourth-quarter explosion.

     

    Tenorio also singled out Lastimosa, praising the guard’s willingness to absorb coaching and immediately translate instructions into action.

     

    “What I like about Jerom is that he’s a listener, he’s a good student of the game. Ginagawa niya talaga yung mga sinasabi naming coaching staff, lalong-lalo na ako,” he said.

     

    Lastimosa’s breakout performance could prove particularly valuable for a Magnolia squad that is beginning to build momentum. With Buffen providing the heavy scoring load and Barroca delivering his veteran presence, the Hotshots suddenly have another reliable weapon capable of changing the game.

     

    The victory also carries added significance in the Group B standings as Magnolia improved to 4-3. 

     

    Phoenix, also now 4-3, slipped to solo second after previously sharing the lead with Rain or Shine.

     

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  • NLEX coach Jimmy Alapag heartbroken over DeQuan Jones injury

    NLEX coach Jimmy Alapag heartbroken over DeQuan Jones injury

    The NLEX Road Warriors continued their dominant run in the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup, beating the TNT Tropang 5G, 118-111, on Tuesday, August 11, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.

    But the victory came at a heavy cost as NLEX import DeQuan Jones suffered a gruesome right leg injury in the third quarter.

     

    Jones had been putting together another productive outing before the injury with 7:27 remaining in the period. He landed awkwardly after a play, with his right leg getting caught underneath him following a collision with TNT center Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser.

     

    Jones immediately went down in pain as players from both teams rushed to his side. The game was briefly halted as medical personnel attended to the veteran import.

     

     

     

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    NLEX head coach Jimmy Alapag lamented the loss of one of his team’s key players, saying it was heartbreaking to see Jones go down.

    “It’s heartbreaking to see him go down. He and I just had lunch yesterday, and his value to this team goes far beyond what he brings to the basketball court. It’s the person, the leadership, the character,” Alapag said in a press conference.

     

    Jones has been brilliant since returning to the PBA, averaging 24.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game while helping NLEX win seven of its first eight games.

     

    The Road Warriors return to action on Friday, August 15, against the Converge FiberXers at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. NLEX will then have an extended break as the PBA takes a hiatus while Gilas Pilipinas competes in the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers and the 2026 Asian Games.

     

    Alapag did not disclose how NLEX plans to cope with Jones’ absence, although the team will have some time to regroup during the league’s break.

     

    “You never expect your import to go down. So we will try to figure out what we can do, but we will do the best that we can. We will try to find somebody who can fill that void,” Alapag said.

     

    Jones has since undergone successful surgery on his right leg, with NLEX team governor Ronald Dulatre saying the star import remains in high spirits following the procedure.

     

     

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  • William Navarro keeps PBA door open as future remains uncertain 

    William Navarro keeps PBA door open as future remains uncertain 

    William Navarro is not closing the door on a PBA return, even as his basketball future in the league remains largely out of his hands.

     

    The 29-year-old forward remains hopeful that he can once again play in the PBA, but knows that any comeback will depend on the league’s decision regarding the three-year ban imposed on him.

     

    “Hopefully, why not,” Navarro said during Strong Group Athletics’ media day ahead of the 45th William Jones Cup. “Naka-ban ako, eh. If tanggalin nila ‘yun, babalik ako.”

     

     

    Navarro was among the players sanctioned by the PBA after turning down a contract offer from his mother team and choosing to continue his career overseas.

     

    The former Ateneo standout declined a renewal from Magnolia before moving to South Korea, where he helped KCC Egis win a championship. He later parted ways with the club just weeks after their title triumph.

     

    His PBA playing rights have since changed hands, with Magnolia trading them to the Titan Ultra Giant Risers for Arvin Tolentino.

     

    For now, though, Navarro can only wait for the league to make its next move.

     

    “We’re just waiting for what they’re [PBA] gonna say,” Navarro said. “Whatever happens, happens.”

     

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    Rather than allow the uncertainty surrounding his PBA status to become a distraction, Navarro has chosen to put his attention on the opportunity immediately in front of him.

     

    That means helping Strong Group-Pilipinas defend its Jones Cup crown and chase a third consecutive championship in the prestigious tournament.

     

    “I’m just very grateful for the opportunity kasi ‘di naman lahat nakaka-experience niyan,” he said.

    For Navarro, the Jones Cup provides more than another competition. It gives him a chance to stay sharp, contribute to a talented national selection and continue proving what he can bring on the court while his next chapter remains unclear.

     

    “I’m just going to prepare for this moment. Whatever happens in the future, wala pa. After nito, I don’t know what’s going to happen next.”

     

    For now, Navarro’s focus is simple: play, compete and make the most of the opportunity in front of him.

     

    Whatever comes after the Jones Cup — including a possible return to the PBA — will have to wait.

     

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  • Robert Bolick compares injured DeQuan Jones to Justin Brownlee after NLEX beats TNT in OT thriller  

    Robert Bolick compares injured DeQuan Jones to Justin Brownlee after NLEX beats TNT in OT thriller  

    Robert Bolick could barely celebrate NLEX’s latest victory.

     

    The Road Warriors had just beaten TNT for the second time in as many weeks, escaping with a thrilling 118-111 overtime win Tuesday at the Ynares Center–Antipolo to improve to 7-1 in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup.

     

    But for Bolick, the result was secondary after seeing DeQuan Jones go down with an apparent serious leg injury.

     

     

    Jones was stretchered off the court late in the third quarter following a collision with Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser, leaving NLEX without its import for the remainder of the game.

     

    And while the Road Warriors found a way to finish the job, Bolick admitted it was difficult to celebrate knowing what happened to one of the team’s biggest contributors.

     

    “Ang hirap mag celebrate, ang hirap makahanap ng import na di lang magaling, pero mabait eh.”

     

    Bolick’s next words showed just how highly NLEX values Jones.

     

    “Sya yung Justin Brownlee sa team namin.”

     

    For a player who has seen first-hand what a dominant import can mean to a PBA team, Bolick’s comparison carried plenty of weight.

     

    Jones has been at the heart of NLEX’s unbeaten run for most of the conference, providing the scoring, production and leadership that helped turn the Road Warriors into the early pace-setters in Group A.

     

    “Kaya nga kami 7-1, malaking part nun sya.”

     

    Still, NLEX showed Tuesday that it was capable of surviving without Jones.

     

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    Bolick delivered 27 points, including the Road Warriors’ final eight points in regulation. With NLEX facing elimination from the lead late in the fourth, he buried a clutch four-pointer over Rey Nambatac with 2.2 seconds left to force overtime.

     

    He then continued making plays in the extra period, picking off a Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson pass before setting up David Semerad for an open basket that gave NLEX a 118-111 lead.

     

    Ljay Gonzales also produced a career performance with 26 points and six rebounds, giving the Road Warriors another major boost when they needed it most.

     

    “Pero at the same time, kahit wala kaming import, lumaban kami.”

     

    That resilience may prove crucial moving forward.

     

    Jones finished with 23 points before suffering the injury, with early reports indicating a complete right lower-leg fracture and surgery potentially scheduled as early as Wednesday.

     

    NLEX head coach Jimmy Alapag was visibly affected by the injury but praised his players for finding a way to finish the game.

     

    “My deepest prayers to DJ. More than the basketball player, it’s the person. It’s heartbreaking to see him go down, but I’m so proud of ouR guys,” Alapag said.

     

    The victory moved NLEX to 7-1 and further strengthened its grip on the top spot in Group A, but the Road Warriors could now face their biggest challenge of the conference yet.

     

    For Bolick, however, Tuesday’s game was less about another win over TNT and more about a teammate who has helped make their remarkable run possible.

     

    NLEX proved it could win without Jones.

     

    The bigger question is whether it can continue doing so if its import is forced to miss significant time.

     

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  • TNT’s Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser emotional after accidental collision injures NLEX import DeQuan Jones

    TNT’s Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser emotional after accidental collision injures NLEX import DeQuan Jones

    The NLEX Road Warriors continued their dominant run in the 2026 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Governors’ Cup, but their latest victory came at a heavy cost.

     

    NLEX defeated the TNT Tropang 5G, 118-111, on Tuesday, August 11, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo to further cement its status as one of the conference’s top teams. However, the Road Warriors’ impressive performance was overshadowed by a gruesome right leg injury suffered by import DeQuan Jones in the third quarter.

     

    Jones was having another productive outing for NLEX before the unfortunate incident with 7:27 remaining in the third period.

     

     

     

     

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    The veteran import landed awkwardly after a play and his right leg was inadvertently caught underneath him following a collision with TNT center Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser. Jones immediately went down in pain as players from both teams rushed toward him.

     

    Medical personnel quickly attended to Jones and placed him on a stretcher before carrying him out of the arena. He was subsequently transported to a hospital by ambulance for further evaluation.

     

    The injury visibly affected players from both teams, particularly Ganuelas-Rosser, who was visibly emotional following the incident. The TNT big man appeared shaken by the collision and was later consoled by NLEX veteran Kevin Alas after the game.

     

    Ganuelas-Rosser stressed after the contest that the incident was purely accidental and expressed his concern for Jones, whom he said he deeply respects.

    “You don’t want to be labeled like a dirty player or that I did that on purpose. He is someone that I look up to, and he is someone that I have nothing but admiration for. And I don’t want anything like that to happen,” Ganuelas-Rosser said during the postgame press conference.

     

    The 32-year-old center also revealed that he and Jones had spoken before the game, describing the NLEX import as a friendly person away from the court.

     

    “DeQuan’s a nice import, good person, so I’m just hoping for the best. It’s part of the game, but it’s hard for that to happen,” Ganuelas-Rosser added.

     

    Jones had been one of NLEX’s most important players throughout the Governors’ Cup and was once again making his presence felt before the injury. He finished with 23 points, four rebounds and one assist, helping the Road Warriors maintain control of the game and eventually secure the seven-point victory.

     

    His absence in the second half left a noticeable void for NLEX, which had relied heavily on his scoring, athleticism and ability to create opportunities on both ends of the floor.

     

    Despite the emotional turn of events, the Road Warriors managed to hold off TNT and preserve their winning momentum. The victory further strengthened NLEX’s position at the top of the Governors’ Cup standings and underscored the team’s depth and resilience.

     

    But for the Road Warriors, the final buzzer was accompanied by concern rather than celebration.

    After the game, NLEX players gathered around the court and offered a prayer for Jones, a poignant scene that reflected the gravity of the injury and the close bond within the team.

     

    Jones’ condition and the extent of his injury are expected to become clearer following his medical evaluation. For NLEX, the immediate concern now shifts from its impressive winning streak to the health and recovery of its star import.

     

    The Road Warriors may have walked away with another crucial victory, but the night ultimately belonged to Jones—and to the hope that their standout import can make a full and speedy recovery.

     

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  • Magnolia seeks revenge as surging Hotshots meet Phoenix again 

    Magnolia seeks revenge as surging Hotshots meet Phoenix again 

    Magnolia has already learned what Phoenix can do.

     

    Now the Hotshots get a chance to show how much they have changed since that first meeting.

     

    The two Group B contenders collide again at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup, with Magnolia looking to erase the memory of its 86-98 defeat to the Fuel Masters in the conference opener.


    Phoenix entered the rematch in a different position.

     

    The Fuel Masters remain tied with Rain or Shine at the top of Group B at 4-2, but they have stumbled in two of their last three games, falling to the Elasto Painters, 98-105, before suffering a 100-106 loss to Blackwater.

     

    Magnolia, meanwhile, has gone in the opposite direction.

     

    After losing three of its first four games, including the opening-day setback against Phoenix, the Hotshots have finally found their rhythm. They enter Wednesday’s contest riding consecutive statement victories over Barangay Ginebra, 88-73, and Meralco, 105-88.

     

    Those wins have pulled Magnolia back into the playoff picture at 3-3, tied with Blackwater for third place and just half a game ahead of Ginebra.

     

    For coach LA Tenorio, the recent turnaround has been about treating every game like a playoff game.

     

    “The past three games, we’ve been really in a playoff mentality already. I challenged the players, my team, that this kind of games, ito ang magbibigay sa amin ng chance going to the next level,” Tenorio said after the victory over Meralco.

     

    The urgency is understandable.

     

    “Two more losses could have sent us packing,” he admitted.

     

    Magnolia’s response has been encouraging for Tenorio, particularly the way his players have embraced the system.

     

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    “What I really like about my team is how they responded to that challenge. They really responded well, not only in the games, but in practice… They’re really locked in, they’re buying in the system na gusto kong iparating sa team.”

     

    That buy-in will be tested against the same Phoenix team that exposed Magnolia’s weaknesses in their first encounter.

     

    The Fuel Masters took the opener behind a sensational debut from import BJ Johnson, who exploded for 34 points and 10 rebounds. Phoenix recovered from a slow start before Johnson and Jason Perkins ignited a 7-1 fourth-quarter run that turned a 79-71 advantage into a more comfortable lead.

     

    This time, Magnolia knows exactly what it is facing.

     

    The Hotshots will have to find a way to slow Johnson while preventing Perkins from providing the same complementary production that helped Phoenix seize control late in the first meeting.

    But Phoenix also has questions of its own.

     

    After starting 4-0, the Fuel Masters have lost two of their last three games, giving Magnolia a chance to capitalize on the slight dip in momentum and climb further up the Group B standings.

    For Phoenix, Wednesday is an opportunity to prove its opening victory over Magnolia was more than just a strong start.

     

    For Magnolia, it is a chance to show that the team that walked off the court that night is no longer the same one taking the floor now.

     

    The first meeting belonged to Phoenix.

     

    This time, Magnolia wants the last word.

     

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  • Maverick Ahanmisi leads Terrafirma’s big escape, earns PBA Player of the Week

    Maverick Ahanmisi leads Terrafirma’s big escape, earns PBA Player of the Week

    Maverick Ahanmisi saved his best for the moment Terrafirma Dyip needed it most. 

     

    With the unbeaten NLEX Road Warriors threatening to hand Terrafirma another painful loss, the veteran guard helped spark a decisive late-game surge as the Dyip pulled off a 114-109 victory in the PBA Governors’ Cup.

     

    The win did more than end NLEX’s perfect six-game start. It breathed new life into Terrafirma’s playoff campaign, lifting the Dyip to a 3-4 record and into a share of fourth place in Group A with Converge FiberXers.

     

    Ahanmisi, helped orchestrate a 9-0 run in the final 2:07 to turn a five-point deficit into a statement victory.

     

    The veteran guard first found Geo Chiu for back-to-back assists, with a steal off Schonny Winston sandwiched between the two plays, allowing Terrafirma to erase NLEX’s advantage and tie the game at 109-all.

     

    Ahanmisi then made his impact felt on the other end as his defensive rebound created the opportunity for Brent Paraiso to bury the go-ahead basket with 1:09 remaining, putting Terrafirma in front for good.

     

    Paraiso followed with a big offensive rebound and two free throws, while Ahanmisi added a split from the line as the Dyip finally closed out a game that had been slipping away in similar situations throughout the conference.

     

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    The victory was especially satisfying after Terrafirma suffered a narrow 100-101 defeat to NLEX in Round 1.

     

    Ahanmisi finished the game with 16 points, 10 assists, three rebounds, and three steals, a stat line that reflected his influence on both ends of the floor.

     

    His performance earned him the PBA Player of the Week award for Aug. 4 to 8, beating out Magnolia’s Jerom Lastimosa, Blackwater’s Sedrick Barefield, teammate Paraiso, and San Miguel’s Don Trollano for the weekly honor.

     

    “I think it’s a learning process. Credit to the team for showing character and to the coaches, they made us do a lot of situational stuff in practice and I think that helped us,” Ahanmisi said.

     

    The award also underlines how steady Ahanmisi has been throughout the Governors’ Cup. He is averaging 16 points, 6.57 rebounds, and 7.71 assists per game, giving Terrafirma a reliable veteran presence as it battles for a place in the playoffs.

     

    More importantly, his latest performance came when the Dyip needed it most. Instead of allowing another close game to slip away, Terrafirma turned its late-game execution into the difference against the conference’s previously unbeaten team.

     

    Now, Ahanmisi and the Dyip have another crucial test, as they face the Converge FiberXers on Tuesday, August 11, at the Ynares Center, with both teams carrying identical 3-4 records in Group A.

     

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  • This Week’s Sports Fixtures: PBA, PVL On Tour, and Gilas Pilipinas U18 (August 10 – August 16)

    This Week’s Sports Fixtures: PBA, PVL On Tour, and Gilas Pilipinas U18 (August 10 – August 16)

    It will be another busy stretch for Philippine sports, with volleyball and basketball taking center stage across several competitions. The PVL On Tour heads to Lanao del Norte, Alas Pilipinas Girls continue their international campaigns in Chile, Gilas Pilipinas Boys begin their FIBA U18 Asian Championship campaign in Ahmedabad, while the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup rolls on with another set of crucial matchups.

     

    PVL On Tour

     

    Saturday, August 15 – Lanao del Norte

    • 4:00 p.m. – Farm Fresh Foxies vs. NXLED Chameleons
    • 6:30 p.m. – PLDT High Speed Hitters vs. Akari Chargers

     

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    FIVB Girls’ U17 World Championship – San Felipe, Chile

    • Monday, August 10 | 5:00 p.m. – Philippines vs. Peru
    • Tuesday, August 11 | 2:00 p.m. – Philippines vs. Venezuela

    FIBA Under-18 Asian Championship – Ahmedabad, India

    • Thursday, August 13 | 4:00 p.m. – Philippines vs. Chinese Taipei
    • Saturday, August 15 | 1:00 p.m. – Philippines vs. Australia

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    Tuesday, August 11 – Ynares Center, Antipolo

    • 5:15 p.m. – Converge FiberXers vs. Terrafirma Dyip
    • 7:30 p.m. – NLEX Road Warriors vs. TNT Tropang 5G

    Wednesday, August 12 – Ynares Center, Antipolo

    • 5:15 p.m. – Titan Ultra Giant Risers vs. San Miguel Beermen
    • 7:30 p.m. – Magnolia Hotshots vs. Phoenix Fuel Masters

    Friday, August 7 – Smart Araneta Coliseum

    • 5:15 p.m. – Converge FiberXers vs. NLEX Road Warriors
    • 7:30 p.m. – Meralco Bolts vs. Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings

    With several national teams and domestic clubs in action, fans have plenty to follow across the week. From the international stage in Chile and India to the local courts and the PVL’s provincial stop, these fixtures offer a packed schedule of Philippine sporting action.

     

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