January 21, 2026

TNT fends off San Miguel to draw first blood in PBA Finals

TNT fends off San Miguel to draw first blood in PBA Finals
Kelly Williams of the TNT Tropang 5G | Photo: RM Chua/One Sports

TNT started strong but had to hang tough against a surging San Miguel side, 96-91, to take Game 1 of the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup Finals at the Ynares Center in Antipolo Wednesday, Jan. 21.

With a balanced effort, the Tropang 5G enjoyed a 19-point lead, 46-27, in the first 24 minutes of action before snuffing out the efforts of the Beermen in the second half.

 

[RELATED STORY: LIST: San Miguel-TNT PBA Finals encounters since 2016]

TNT can make it two wins in a row in the best-of-seven series when the two teams meet again in Game 2 set Friday, Jan. 23, at the same venue.

 


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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