The Magnolia Hosthots remain as the lone undefeated team in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup.
The Magnolia Hotshots remain the lone unbeaten team in the PBA Philippine Cup at 5-0, riding a deep veteran roster now bolstered by the energy of the youthful Zavier Lucero.
The NLEX Road Warriors (3-1) and Barangay Ginebra (2-1) continue to quietly position themselves among the early contenders, while the Converge FiberXers (4-2) have caught fire with three straight wins, led by standout Justine Baltazar, who was just named PBA Player of the Week.
The San Miguel Beermen (3-2) and Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (2-2) remain in the middle of the pack after recent setbacks, while the Phoenix Fuel Masters (2-3) and Meralco Bolts (2-3) are in the top-eight.
However, a concerning trend is emerging for defending champs Meralco, now hit three straight losses and with the added challenge of preparing for the Basketball Champions League Asia looming next month.
At the bottom half, NorthPort, Blackwater, and TNT are all 1-3, though TNT finally snapped its early slump with a crucial win over rival San Miguel—kickstarting their Grand Slam hopes once again.
Terrafirma Dyip (1-4) round out the standings, still seeking consistency as the elimination round continues.
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Standings as of May 6:
- Magnolia Hotshots 5-0
- NLEX Road Warriors 3-1
- Brgy. Ginebra San Miguel 2-1
- Converge FiberXers 4-2
- San Miguel Beermen 3-2
- Rain or Shine Elasto Painters 2-2
- Phoenix Fuel Masters 2-3
- Meralco Bolts 2-3
- NorthPort Batang Pier 1-3
- Blackwater Bossing 1-3
- TNT Tropang 5G 1-3
- Terrafirma Dyip 1-4
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]