PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup guide: Schedule, standings, results, where to watch

The PBA Season 49's mid-season tournament is a go this November 27.

Check out the biggest stories per team, game schedules, standings, scores and results, where to watch, and more.

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

Tuesday | December 3 | Ninoy Aquino Stadium

• Terrafirma vs NLEX | 5:00 p.m. | NLEX def. Terrafirma, 104-85
  • Robert Bolick drops 32 as NLEX drives past Terrafirma in PBA Commissioner's Cup 
  • Kevin Alas makes triumphant return from third ACL injury in NLEX's win over Terrafirma 
  • After 32-point outburst, Robert Bolick targets sustained efficiency in PBA Commissioner’s Cup 
  • NLEX makes it two straight at expense of hapless Terrafirma | PBA Highlights 
  • Bolick leads NLEX past Terrafirma for second straight win | PBA Highlights 
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• San Miguel vs Phoenix | 7:30 p.m. | San Miguel def. Phoenix, 107-104
  • PBA: Clutch Marcio Lassiter completes San Miguel’s 16-point comeback vs Phoenix 
  • PBA: Juami Tiongson, Andreas Cahilig make instant impact in San Miguel debut vs Phoenix 
  • San Miguel erases 16-point deficit vs Phoenix to open title defense | PBA Highlights 
  • Marcio Lassiter saves San Miguel in first S49 Commissioner's Cup game | PBA Highlights 
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Wednesday | December 4 | Ninoy Aquino Stadium

• NorthPort vs Magnolia | 5:00 p.m. |  NorthPort def. Magnolia, 107-103
  • NorthPort staves off late challenge by Magnolia for third straight win 
  • Joshua Munzon catches fire with 25 for streaking NorthPort: 'Just wanted to be aggressive' 
  • Find out why Paul Lee sat out Magnolia’s game vs NorthPort in PBA Commissioner's Cup 
  • NorthPort import Kadeem Jack sees Magnolia counterpart Ricardo Ratliffe as inspiration
  • NorthPort unstoppable with third straight win against Magnolia | PBA Highlights
  • Joshua Munzon clicks on offense as NorthPort stays unbeaten | PBA Highlights
    
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• Rain or Shine vs Eastern | 7:30 p.m. | Rain or Shine def. Eastern, 99-81
  • Rain or Shine halts Eastern, chalks up first win in PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup 
  • Yeng Guiao pep talk sparks Rain or Shine’s spirited 4th quarter rally against Eastern 
  • Eastern team manager BJ Manalo explains absence of Glen Yang in match vs Rain or Shine 
  • Rain or Shine import Deon Thompson gets passing mark from coach Yeng Guiao
  • Rain or Shine scores first win at guest team Eastern's expense | PBA Highlights
  • Santi Santillan lends hand in Rain or Shine's 4th quarter assault vs Eastern | PBA Highlights
    
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Friday | December 6 | Ninoy Aquino Stadium

• Meralco vs Terrafirma | 5:00 p.m.
• Eastern vs TNT | 7:30 p.m.

Sunday | December 8 | Ynares Center, Antipolo

• TNT vs NorthPort | 5:00 p.m.
• NLEX vs San Miguel | 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday | December 10 | Filoil EcoOil Centre

• Blackwater vs Eastern | 5:00 p.m.
• San Miguel vs Rain or Shine | 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday | December 11 | Ninoy Aquino Stadium

• Magnolia vs TNT | 5:00 p.m.
• NLEX vs Ginebra | 7:30 p.m.

Thursday | December 12 | Ninoy Aquino Stadium

• NorthPort vs Converge | 5:00 p.m.
• Blackwater vs Meralco | 7:30 p.m.

Friday | December 13 | Ninoy Aquino Stadium

• Terrafirma vs San Miguel | 5:00 p.m.
• Ginebra vs Phoenix | 7:30 p.m.

Sunday | December 15 | Ynares Center, Antipolo

• San Miguel vs Blackwater | 5:00 p.m.
• Eastern vs Ginebra | 7:30 p.m.

[ALSO READ: PBA schedule: Here are must-watch games in Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup] 

WHERE TO WATCH

Free-to-air: RPTV | Ch. 9

Pay TV: PBA Rush | Cignal TV Ch. 260 HD Ch. 90 SD

Streaming: Pilipinas Live | Mobile: Download via App Store or Google Play | Desktop: PilipinasLive.com

[ALSO READ: Ang Pasko ay sumapit, PBA Christmas Clasico nagbabalik] 

STANDINGS as of December 2

NorthPort Batang Pier 2-0

Eastern 2-0

Meralco Bolts 2-0

Converge FiberXers 2-1

Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots 1-1

NLEX Road Warriors 1-1

Brgy. Ginebra San Miguel 0-0

San Miguel Beermen 0-0

TNT Tropang Giga 0-0

Rain or Shine Elasto Painters 0-1

Phoenix Fuel Masters 0-2

Blackwater Bossing 0-2

Terrafirma Dyip 0-2

• Week 1 | PBA: Bong Quinto powers Meralco to 2-0 start as Player of the Week

TEAM STORIES/LINEUPS

[ALSO READ: LIST: Imports with NBA experience who have played in the PBA since 2018]

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel

• Import: Justin Brownlee
• New face: Troy Rosario (Free agent)
• Rest of the team: Maverick Ahanmisi, Jeremiah Gray, RJ Abarrientos, LA Tenorio, Scottie Thompson, Nard Pinto, Isaac Go, Stephen Holt, Raphael Cu, Von Pessumal, Raymond Aguilar, Japeth Aguilar, Aljon Mariano, Benedict Adamos
• Injured/reserved: Jamie Malonzo
• Coach: Tim Cone
• Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: Semifinals (lost to San Miguel, 0-3)

• Troy Rosario part of Ginebra's lineup for PBA Commissioner's Cup 

Blackwater Bossing

• Import: George King
• Rest of the team: RK Ilagan, Sedrick Barefield, Rey Suerte, Jaydee Tungcab, James Kwekuteye, Bradwyn Guinto, Miguel Corteza, Clifford Jopia, Kib Montalbo, Justin Chua, Derohn Dominic Mitchell, Richard Escoto, Christian David, Jewel Ponferrda, Tyrus Hill
• Injured/reserved: Mike Ayonayon
• Coach: Jeff Cariaso
• Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: 11th place (1-10)

• George King returns to power Blackwater's PBA Commissioner's Cup cause

Converge FiberXers

• Import: Cheick Diallo
• New face: Jordan Heading (Rights traded by Terrafirma)
• Rest of the team: Inand Fornilos, Kamron Vigan-Fleming, Bryan Jason Andrade, Alex Cabagnot, Michael Nieto, Deschon Winston, Marc Paolo Javillonar, Alec Stockton, Justin Arana, Kevin Racal, Jeo Ambohot, JL De Los Santos, Bryan Santos, King Caralipio
• Injured/reserved: Patrick Maagdenberg
• Coach: Franco Atienza
• Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: 12th (1-10)

• PBA: Jordan Heading heads to Converge FiberXers 

Eastern

• Import: Cameron Clark
• Familiar faces: Blankley Hayden, Lam Kobey Ketavong, Yang Glen Robertson
• Rest of the team: Cao Ramon, Leung Shiu Wah, Chu Tsz Yung, Chan Siu Wing, Cheung Yin Lung, Pok Yuet Yeung, Zhu Hao, Xu Adam, Leung Ka Hin Marco, Sheikh Muhammad Sulaiman, Guinchard Stecen Serge Marie
• Coach: Mensur Bajramovic
• Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: Did not compete (Season 49 debut for Eastern)

• Bay Area Dragons trio make PBA Commissioner's Cup return with Hong Kong Eastern 
• What does guest team Eastern think about the PBA's 4-point line? 

Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots

• Import: Ricardo Ratliffe
• New face: Jerom Lastimosa (Debut)
• Rest of the team: Jerrick Ahanmisi, Paul Lee, Rafi Reavis, Ian Sangalang, Calvin Abueva, Mark Barroca, Rome dela Rosa, Zavier Lucero, Joseph Eriobu, James Laput, Aris Dionisio, Jonathan Jed Mendoza, Jerrick Balanza, Russel Escoto
• Injured/reserved: Peter Alfaro
• Coach: Chito Victolero
• Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: Finals (lost to San Miguel, 2-4)

• PBA: Magnolia's Jerom Lastimosa set for much-awaited debut in upcoming Commissioner’s Cup 
• Ricardo Ratliffe back for Magnolia in PBA Commissioner's Cup after 7 years

Meralco Bolts

• Import: Akil Anthony Mitchell
• Rest of the team: Norman Black, Chris Banchero, Cliff Hodge, Jolo Mendoza, Chris Newsome, Jose Caram, John Quinto, Raymond Almazan, Norbert Torres, Alvin Pasaol, Raymar Jose, Jansen Rios, Kyle Nicholas Pascual, Brandon Bates, CJ Cansino
• Injured/reserved: Allein Maliksi
• Coach: Luigi Trillo
• Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: Quarterfinals (lost to Phoenix, 84-88)

NLEX Road Warriors

• Import: Michael Griffin-Watkins
• Rest of the team: Richie Rodger, Enoch Valdez, Kevin Alas, Robert Bolick, Dominic Fajardo, Sean Anthony, Robbie Herndon, Matt Nieto, Baser Amer, Dave Marcelo, Jonnel Policarpio, Javee Mocon, Jhan Nermal, Anthony Semerad, Xyrus Torres
• Injured/reserved: Michael Miranda
• Coach: Jong Uichico
• Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: 9th (4-7)

• PBA: Mike Watkins replaces Ed Davis as NLEX import 
• NLEX launches first-ever Coaches Camp
• Kevin Alas cleared to play, looks to suit up in NLEX's second game vs Blackwater
• With big men injured, NLEX taps former San Beda standout JB Bahio

NorthPort Batang Pier

• Import: Kadeem Jack
• Rest of the team: Paolo Taha, Sidney Onwubere, JM Calma, Fran Yu, Allyn Bulanadi, Abu Tratter, Arvin Tolentino, Evan Nelle, Cade Flores, William Navarro, Joshua Munzon, Jio Jalalon, Damie Cuntapay
• Injured/reserved: Paul Zamar
• Coach: Bonnie Tan
• Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: Quarterfinals (lost to Ginebra, 93-108)

Phoenix Fuelmasters

Import: Donovan Smith

Rest of the team: Larry Muyang, Sean Manganti, Jason Perkins, Raul Soyud, Ato Ular, RR Garcia, Jayjay Alejandro, Kai Ballungay, Matthew Daves, RJ Jazul, Simon Camacho, Tyler Tio, Kenneth Tuffin, Raffy Verano, Ricci Rivero

Injured/reserved: Kent Salado

Coach: Jamike Jarin

Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: Semifinals (lost to Magnolia, 1-3)

Rain or Shine Elasto Painters

• Import: Deon Thompson
• Rest of the team: Caelan Tiongson, Adrian Nocum, Felix Lemetti, Gian Mamuyac, Gabe Norwood, Francis Escandor, Anton Asistio, Shaun Ildefonso, Andrei Caracut, Keith Datu, Jhonard Clarito, Leonard Santillan, Beau Belga, Nick Demusis
• Injured/reserved: Luis Villegas
• Coach: Yeng Guiao
• Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: Quarterfinals (lost to San Miguel, 122-127)

San Miguel Beermen

• Import: Quincy Miller
• New faces: Juami Tiongson, Andreas Cahilig (Traded by Terrafirma)
• Rest of the team: Simon Enciso, Kris Rosales, Don Trollano, Mo Tautuaa, Chris Ross, Marcio Lassiter, June Mar Fajardo, Jeron Teng, Jericho Cruz, CJay Perez, Rodney Brondial
• Injured/reserved: Avan Nava
• Coach: Jorge Gallent
• Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: Champions (beat Magnolia, 4-2)

• San Miguel taps import Quincy Miller for PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup
• Juami Tiongson looks forward to helping San Miguel retain PBA Commissioner’s Cup crown 
• San Miguel still undecided on import for PBA Commissioner's Cup 

Terrafirma Dyip

• Import: Ryan Earl Richards
• New faces: Vic Manuel and Troy Rosario (Traded by San Miguel), Aljun Melecio and Keith Zaldivar (Acquired from Converge)
• Rest of the team: Mark Nonoy, Mark Louie Sangalang, Tommy Olivario, CJ Catapusan, Stanley Pringle, Kevin Ferrer, Aldrech Ramos, Paolo Hernandez, Didat Hanapi, Kemark Carino, Brent Paraiso
• Injured/reserved: Christian Standhardinger
• Coach: Raymond Tiongco
• Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: 10th (2-9)

• Terrence Romeo cherishes good memories despite 'sad' move away from San Miguel 
• Terrence Romeo to Terrafirma as PBA Commissioner's Cup champion San Miguel shakes things up 
• PBA: Christian Standhardinger set to retire, Terrafirma official bares
• PBA chief Marcial bares what Terrafirma can do to retain rights to Standhardinger

TNT Tropang Giga

• Import: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson
• Rest of the team: Barkley Ebona, Rey Nambatac, JP Erram, Calvin Oftana, Paul Varilla, Glenn Khobuntin, Brian Heruela, RR Pogoy, Jayson Castro, Kelly Williams, Henry Galinato, Kim Aurin, Calvin Payawal, Chris Exciminiano
• Injured/reserved: Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser
• Coach: Chot Reyes
• Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: Quarterfinals (lost to Magnolia, 94-108)

• PBA: Calvin Oftana wants TNT Tropang Giga to be a top contender for each conference