LIVE: 2025 PBA Philippine Cup Semifinals – Game 4 – July 2

• Barangay Ginebra and TNT Tropang Giga, main 2-1 of their respective collection, go for pivotal leads of their respective PBA Philippine Cup semifinals.

July 2, Wednesday – Mall of Asia Arena

• 5pm – Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings vs San Miguel Beermen
• 7:30pm – Rain or Shine Elasto Painters vs TNT Tropang 5G

TNT Tropang Giga’s Jordan Heading, Glenn Khobuntin, and Henry Galinato Jr. in the course of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals Game 3 towards Rain or Shine Elasto Painters. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet

MANILA, Philippines—TNT clamped down on Rain or Shine and ran away with a 109-92 victory for a pivotal 3-1 lead in PBA Philippine Cup semifinals on Wednesday.

The Tropang 5G blew the sport broad open late within the third and whereas Elasto Painters had their probabilities, TNT’s bench mob made positive to maintain them at bay to maneuver inside a win of one other PBA Finals stint.

“I thought the real key was the emergence of Kim (Aurin), Glenn (Khobuntin) and Poy (Erram) in the second half,” mentioned coach Chot Reyes at Mall of Asia Arena.

TNT could also be up 3-1 however coach Chot Reyes finds it exhausting to have a good time with Kelly Williams’ ankle harm. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/z0AynikQsr

— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) July 2, 2025

LIVE SCORES: Rain or Shine Elasto Painters vs TNT Tropang 5G

• ONE CALL AWAY 📞 TNT strikes a win nearer to its third straight PBA Finals after taking Game 4 over Rain or Shine, 108-92, and the pivotal 3-1 lead.
• Massive 3 from Khobuntin for TNT amid a run from Rain or Shine. Tropang Giga with a 100-85 lead, underneath 4 minutes to play.
• Caracut with a 3, Nocum with a steal and a end! Rain or Shine trims the result in 97-83.

TNT’s Calvin Oftana is in ache after by chance stepping on Gabe Norwood’s shoe within the 10:36 mark of the fourth quarter.

He appears to be positive on the bench after being subbed out. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/PUPdc2xXB9

— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) July 2, 2025

• Heading taking up with TNT’s main scoring choices out. He scores one other lengthy bomb! 92-75 lead.
• Offense is pouring for TNT. BGR with a putback, Heading with a stepback 3! 89-72 lead, over 9 minutes to play.
• After trailing on the finish of the primary half, the Tropang 5G are actually forward over the Elasto Painters, 80-69, getting into the fourth interval.
• Glenn Khobutin with a jumper. He has 9 within the third. TNT forward 80-69.
• Kim Aurin swishes a baseline jumper. TNT pushes its result in 67-67.
• Glenn Khobutin pushing TNT’s turnaround right here in 3Q because the Tropang 5g lead, 74-67.

LOOK: Thirdy Ravena is in attendance for Game 4 of TNT and Rain or Shine’s semis collection. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/x8Zg8GS9ZP

— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) July 2, 2025

• TNT takes the lead, 70-67, on Ganuelas-Rosser’s and-1. 4:01 within the 3Q.
• Rain or Shine hanging on to a slim 61-58 lead over TNT Tropang 5G within the third quarter.
• HALFTIME: Rain or Shine with a six-point lead over TNT on the finish of the primary two quarters, 47-41
• END OF FIRST: Rain or Shine unloads a balanced scoring first quarter to take a 28-22 lead over TNT.

MORE GAME 4!

After SMB’s dominance of Ginebra, TNT and Rain or Shine take middle stage for their very own Game 4.

TNT appears to take a 3-1 lead whereas Rain or Shine goals to tie the collection at 2-2. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/w8Ingcn24a

— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) July 2, 2025

IN PHOTOS: San Miguel routs Ginebra

San Miguel Beermen’s June Mar Fajardo in the course of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals Game 4 towards Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet

MANILA, Philippines—In Games 2 and three of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals, June Mar Fajardo was coming off the bench for San Miguel Beer as a precautionary measure.

On Wednesday, nevertheless, Fajardo returned to the Beermen’s beginning lineup, and it labored to perfection as they evened the semis collection at 2-2 after a 107-82 Game 4 win over Barangay Ginebra.

San Miguel Beer and coach Leo Austria had their longest stretch of relaxation days to thank for the reigning MVP’s return as a starter.

San Miguel Beermen’s Juami Tiongson in the course of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals Game 4 towards Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet

MANILA, Philippines—San Miguel Beer was all about executing the proper performs in Game 4 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals towards Barangay Ginebra.

After a neck-and-neck first half, the Beermen did every part proper within the third quarter to finally bury the Gin Kings, 107-82, and tie the best-of-seven collection at 2-2 on Wednesday.

It was the concern of taking place 3-1 that fueled San Miguel Beer to enter overdrive within the latter a part of the sport.

Leo Austria talks in regards to the resolution of beginning June Mar Fajardo after hurting his calf in Game 1 of the collection. | @MeloFuertesINQ

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San Miguel Beer coach Leo Austria and June Mar Fajardo after the Game 4 win. | @MeloFuertesINQ

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LIVE SCORES: Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings vs San Miguel Beermen (Game 4)

• FINAL: San Miguel Beer takes Game 4 after routing Barangay Ginebra, tying the Philippine Cup semifinals collection at 2-2.
• Ginebra with a run right here! Another 3 from Jamie Malonzo. The Gin Kings minimize into Beermen lead, 88-72.
• LA Tenorio checks in for Ginebra, however Jeron Teng instantly scores for San Miguel. Beermen leads 85-64, 10 minutes left.
• THIRD QUARTER MASTERCLASS. The Beermen unload an almost-perfect third quarter to enter the ultimate body with an enormous 80-63 lead over Ginebra.
• Brondial hits his second 3! Beermen seeking to draw back, lead 76-61.
• RJ Abarrientos ends the drought for Ginebra with an and-1! The Gin Kings path 61-73, 5:03, 3Q.
• Fajardo finds  Brondial for the straightforward 2 downlow! 17-0 run, 73-58 lead for San Miguel.
• The Beermen on a blazing 15-0 run right here within the third quarter for a 71-58 lead, 6:08 within the third.
• San Miguel attempting to advance its lead right here within the third quarter. 66-58 lead after a basket by Juami Tiongson.
• Jamie Malonzo exploits the opening and will get a 3! Ginebra 54-52, 10:50 third quarter.
• AT THE BUZZER. Troy Rosario will get the bang and the bucket on the buzzer to present Ginebra a 51-50 lead over San Miguel Beer on the half.
• San Miguel ties the sport at 43 after a 3 from Marcio Lassiter!
• Ahanmisi once more! 7-0 run for the Ginebra for a 43-40 benefit over San Miguel.
• Back to again baskets from Scottie Thompson and Maverick Ahanmisi give the Gin Kings the lead again, 41-40, with 4:32 earlier than halftime.
• San Miguel holds on to a 40-36 lead over Ginebra, halfway by way of the second interval.
• END OF FIRST: A decent opening interval sees Ginebra take a two-point lead over San Miguel Beer, 26-24.

Good afternoon from the Mall of Asia Arena right here in Pasay.

Game 4s of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals will begin right here right now with Ginebra (2-1) duking it out with SMB (1-2) within the first recreation.

TNT (2-1) takes on Rain or Shine (1-2) within the 7:30 pm recreation. | @MeloFuertesINQ pic.twitter.com/vp3VFoteuH

— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) July 2, 2025

June Mar Fajardo (with ball) gained’t let a slight tear in his calf muscle cease him from main the Beermen’s series-tying bid. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ

The finest technique will not be sufficient for Barangay Ginebra or San Miguel Beer to prevail of their PBA Philippine Cup semifinal collection.

“[It’s] possible [that] the healthier team will likely have the advantage in this series,” Scottie Thompson mentioned in Filipino after the Gin Kings took a 2-1 lead within the best-of-seven affair with Sunday’s 100-90 win at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Injuries to among the league’s prime stars have been hounding not simply the Ginebra-San Miguel collection, but in addition the opposite semifinal tussle between TNT and Rain or Shine.

FILE–Scottie Thompson and Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings in the course of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals towards San Miguel Beermen. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet

MANILA, Philippines—Barangay Ginebra might have gotten the higher hand over San Miguel Beer anew in its PBA Philippine Cup semifinals collection, however there’s no motive for the Gin Kings to take their foot off the gasoline pedal.

Following the Gin Kings’ 100-90 win in Game 3 that put them forward 2-1 within the best-of-seven collection, star guard Scottie Thompson is aware of nothing is secure particularly towards a staff just like the Beermen.

“This is big for us but it’s not guaranteeing anything because we know San Miguel’s a veteran team,” mentioned the do-it-all guard. “They know what to do after coming off a loss so we have to be ready for Game 4.”

San Miguel Beermen’s Kris Rosales throughout a PBA Philippine Cup semifinals recreation towards Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings. –PBA IMAGES

MANILA, Philippines—Kris Rosales wasn’t closely utilized by San Miguel Beer within the PBA Philippine Cup elimination spherical and even within the quarterfinals.

It’s a a lot completely different story within the semifinals.

“I want to take advantage of the time given to me, whether it’s three, five minutes or whatever the case may be,” mentioned Rosales with Inquirer Sports after dropping Game 3 of the semis to Barangay Ginebra at Araneta Coliseum on Sunday night time.

Barangay Ginebra guard Scottie Thompson throughout a PBA Philippine Cup semifinals recreation between the Gin Kings and the San Miguel Beermen. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet

By the time the lights had been shut down at Araneta Coliseum late Sunday night, Scottie Thompson had each motive to brag about Barangay Ginebra’s decisive benefit.

Instead, the one-time MVP was circumspect.

“This is big for us but it’s not guaranteeing anything,” Thompson mentioned after Ginebra’s 100-90 win over San Miguel Beer in Game 3 of their Philippine Cup semifinal. “San Miguel’s a veteran team. They know what to do after coming off a loss so we have to be ready.”

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