BLACKWATER has surprised everybody with its relatively strong start in the PBA Philippine Cup. Avoiding to be handed a dose of their own medicine would be the Bossing's overriding concern when they tangle with Terrafirma Saturday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.

NLEX turned its game up several notches in the second half to fashion a come-from-behind 105-102 win over Terrafirma Wednesday in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

MERALCO and NLEX slug it out Saturday in a rematch of their all-Filipino quarterfinals face-off last season, each side bracing for a tough battle. Tip-off is at 7:15 p.m. at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo with the Bolts (3-1) seeking to fortify their position in the lead pack and the Road Warriors out to steady themselves from a win-loss-win-loss ride.

NLEX turned its game up several notches in the second half to fashion a come-from-behind 105-102 win over Terrafirma Wednesday in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

MARK Barroca scored a game-high 21 points in leading a balanced attack that powered Magnolia to a cruising 95-77 win over Phoenix Super LPG Friday in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Mall of Asia Arena.

AFTER a mere escape win on opening day, Rain or Shine plays another exciting match versus debuting NorthPort as action in the PBA Season 47 Philippine Cup swings over to the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo Thursday.

SIX-time PBA MVP winner June Mar Fajardo wasted no time piling up points hours after announcing Wednesday a personal charity project where he's donating P200 for every point he scores in PBA Season 47.

TNT opened up its PBA Philippine Cup title-retention bid on a bright note despite missing two prized players.