MAGNOLIA isn't about to sulk after becoming Blackwater's lone victim in ending the PBA's longest losing record in history.  The Hotshots know too well, it's the playoffs battle that counts the most.

TNT rides the momentum of a four-game romp while NorthPort sizzles on a five-game streak as they clash in a big game to close out the PBA Governors' Cup elims play at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Friday.

TAKING care of their end of the bargain is the common goal of Meralco and Phoenix Super LPG when they collide Friday in the PBA Governors Cup's last day of eliminations at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

NO wonder Meralco has its eyes first set on Shabazz Muhammad. The Bolts watched Muhammad put on a display of shooting clinic in the second half of their 115-110 heartbreaker against the San Miguel Beermen in a showdown between two giant contenders in the PBA Governors' Cup.

IN front of the largest crowd in the pandemic era so far, beleaguered Barangay Ginebra took care of business and picked up a crucial 104-93 victory over Rain or Shine in its last assignment of the PBA Governors' Cup eliminations.

THERE'S no letting up for Magnolia Pambansang Manok Hotshots, even if its lofty ranking has been assured.

THE Alaska franchise officially retired the jersey of the player who remained an Ace all throughout his PBA career.

BEFORE flying home, KJ McDaniels helped NLEX carve out one more win that guaranteed the Road Warriors a Top Four finish in the PBA Governors' Cup elims.

LETTING the cards fall where they may is a mind-set that has served NorthPort well. The Batang Pier intend to use that same attitude when they square off with Terrafirma Saturday in the PBA Governors' Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

TNT has managed to fare relatively well in the PBA Governors' Cup despite part of its sights also trained on some of its members representing the country in the recent FIBA World Cup qualifying window.