TNT beat Magnolia 92-70 to open PBA quarterfinal series
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson scored 26 points as the defending champions took the opening game of the best-of-five series.
TNT opened their PBA Season 50 Governors' Cup quarterfinal campaign with a 92-70 victory over Magnolia at Ynares Center Antipolo on October 25, 2026, led by Rondae Hollis-Jefferson.
Despite missing his opening six attempts, Hollis-Jefferson finished with 26 points, nine rebounds, five assists and three steals. Calvin Oftana added 13 points, while RR Pogoy and Rey Nambatac scored 12 apiece. Bradon Ganuelas-Rosser contributed 11.
TNT led 42-33 at half-time, then outscored Magnolia 26-18 in the third quarter to extend the advantage to 68-51. A left-handed layup by Hollis-Jefferson against Ian Sangalang gave TNT their largest lead, 86-61, with 5:16 remaining.
Hollis-Jefferson said TNT had discussed the difficulty of facing Magnolia's defence and stressed the need to remain composed and resilient.
Buffen led Magnolia with 18 points, followed by Lucero with 14 and Barroca with 11. Magnolia had finished the elimination round at the top of Group B but now trail the defending champions in the best-of-five matchup.
