December 21, 2025

TNT spoils LA Tenorio's Magnolia debut as playing-coach as Tropang 5G get PBA playoff bonus

TNT spoils LA Tenorio
TNT heads to the playoffs with a bonus. Photo: PBA

TNT rained on LA Tenorio’s parade as the Tropang 5G got the best of Magnolia, 94-83, in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup Sunday, Dec. 21.

The Tropang 5G seized control early before claiming their eighth win in the elimination round to nab the third twice-to-beat advantage.

Also guaranteed a Top 4 finish are league-leading San Miguel and Rain or Shine.

Tenorio saw action for the first time as a playing coach but the Hotshots dropped to the lower half of the quarterfinal cast at 6-5.


Like most sportswriters, Jan Ballesteros once dreamed of becoming a professional hooper. But he learned the hard way that it’s not for everyone.

He continues to be involved in the sport he loves, but this time as a member of the PBA Press Corps. Aside from primarily covering the PBA, he is also assigned to cover Gilas Pilipinas.

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