LIVE: 2026 PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals Game 6 – TNT vs Ginebra

• Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings look to close out TNT Tropang 5G in Game 6 of the 2026 PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals.

PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals schedule

Game 6 – June 15, Sunday – Smart Araneta Coliseum 

• 7:30pm – TNT Tropang 5 vs Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings

PBA Finals: McCullough dedicates 53-point game to Baterbonia, Adili

MANILA, Philippines—TNT import Chris McCullough had more than basketball in his mind in Game 6 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals.

In the Tropang 5G’s 98-90 win over Barangay Ginebra at Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, McCullough drew inspiration from two young athletes whose lives were cut short last week.

Aside from TNT’s fight to keep its season alive, McCullough said he dedicated his performance to Ateneo players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, who died in a drowning incident during the Blue Eagles’ team-building activity in Aurora.

“My motivation was bigger than basketball, it’s the two kids who lost their lives and never got the opportunity to play on the big stage. That’s my motivation,” said McCullough.

“It’s bigger than basketball. We dedicate these to the two kids who lost their lives. It’s more than basketball.”

PBA Finals: TNT forces Game 7 vs Ginebra as McCullough erupts for 53

MANILA, Philippines—With TNT’s season on the line, Chris McCullough delivered a masterpiece.

The import made sure the Tropang 5G wouldn’t be sent packing just yet, powering them to a 98-90 win over Barangay Ginebra in Game 6 of the 2026 PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals at Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday.

McCullough erupted for a gargantuan double-double of 53 points and 22 rebounds as TNT tied the series at 3-3 and forced a winner-take-all Game 7 on Wednesday.

“I think C-Mac [just] got tired of Justin (Brownlee) eating his lunch,” coach Chot Reyes said.

“He (Brownlee) had another 50-piece today but C-Mac was able to stay in step with him and I think that’s basically the key. Our key was to keep them under a hundred [points].”

TNT’s Chris McCullough and coach Chot Reyes after forcing a Game 7 in the #PBAFinals. | @MeloFuertesINQ.

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LIVE UPDATES: 2026 PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals Game 6 – TNT vs Ginebra

• FINAL: TNT forces a Game 7 for the PBA Commissioner’s Cup title after edging Ginebra, 98-90, in Game 6.
• Heading 2 freethrows. 98-90 lead for TNT. 15.2 seconds left.
• Brownlee attempts a 3 but rims out. TNT gets the possesion back. 26.1 seconds to go.
• 40 seconds left. Ginebra possession.
• McCullough responds right away. 96-88 for TNT.
• Brownlee for 2. Ginebra down, 94-88.
• Chris McCullough with a big FOUR! He has 51 points. TNT up by eight, 94-86, 1:52 to play.
• What a shootout from the imports!
• McCullough big 3! 88-82 for McCullough.
• Brownlee scores quick on the other end. TNT 85, Ginebra 82. 3:22 left.
• Kelly Williams bucket. 85-80 for TNT.
• McCullough layup. 83-80 for TNT, 4:37 left.
• McCullough for 3! TNT back in the lead, 81-80. He has 40 points. 5:27 to go.
• Brownlee left wide open for 3! Ginebra takes the lead, 80-78, 6:03 left.
• Brownlee layup. Ginebra just down by one, 78-77. 8:15 to go.
• Pinto for 3 on his second try. TNT 78, Ginebra 75.
• Pogoy for 3. TNT back up by six, 78-72.
• Ginebra just down by 3, 75-72 with over 10 minutes to play.
• Justin Brownlee attacks for 2 and gets the foul. He completes the 3-point play.
• Pinto finds an opening for a layup to open the scoring for Ginebra in the fourth.
• END OF THIRD QUARTER: TNT 75, Ginebra 67.
• Brownlee launches a 3 to end the third, but won’t beat the game clock.
• McCullough commits his fourth foul.
• McCullough teardrop. 73-66 lead for TNT, 1:39 in the third.
• 71-66 lead for TNT, 2:30 to play in the third quarter after a fastbreak layup from Pogoy.
•  Brownlee now has 34–15 in the third quarter alone.
• Brownlee with a tough jumper. Game tied at 62. 4:11, third quarter.
• TNT responds. Pogoy knocks down a 3. TNT back in the lead, 62-58.
• Brownlee taking over. He scores another 2, from the baseline. 58-53 for Ginebra.
• Brownlee again with a long two. 56-53 lead for the Gin Kings.
• Justin Brownlee for 3. Ginebra back in the lead, 54-53.
• Third quarter underway. TNT up by just two, 51-49.
• HALFTIME: TNT 45, Ginebra 43.
• Brownlee 3! Ginebra cuts TNT lead down to two, 45-43.
• Ginebra quickly cuts into TNT lead, just down by 44-40.
• Brownlee 3-point player, Scottie Thompson 3. 6-0 run for Ginebra.
• But Jordan Heading quickly answers. TNT back up by 10, 44-34.
• Stephen Holt for 3 to end that mini drought for Ginebra. Gin Kings down 41-34.
• Another bucket from Pogoy. First double digit lead for TNT, 41-31.
• TNT defensive stop followed by Pogoy turnaround. 39-31 lead for TNT.
• 4 minutes to go in the second quarter and TNT ahead by five, its biggest so far, 37-31.
• Japeth Aguilar in the paint. Ginebra back in the lead, 23-22.
• McCullough with TNT’s first triple of the game. 22-19, TNT.
• McCullough inside. 19-16, TNT to start the second quarter.
• END OF FIRST QUARTER: TNT 17, Ginebra 16.
• TNT regains the lead, 17-16 with under 30 seconds left in the opening quarter.
• Troy Rosario scores again. 14-11 Ginebra lead.
• Brownlee gives Ginebra the lead, 12-11.
• Troy Rosario for 3. Ginebra down by one, 11-10. Midway through the first quarter.
• Scottie from Troy. Ginebra down 9-7.
• McCullough with a jumper. 9-5 for TNT.
• Heading scoring all of TNT’s points so far. 7-5 lead for TNT.
• And-1 for Brownlee. 5-5 tie.
• 3 freethrows for Jordan Heading. 5-2 for TNT.
• Some botched shots for both ends 3 minutes into the game.
• Game underway. Quick 2 for Jordan Heading to open Game 6. 2-0, TNT.

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PBA Finals: Ginebra eyes title clincher

Coach Tim Cone knows he needs to strike that perfect balance between Justin Brownlee putting up big numbers and the local lineup contributing heavily if Barangay Ginebra wants to land the knockout punch on TNT.

The problem is finding that sweet spot.

“If you have some ideas, you can tell me,” Cone said. “Honestly, that’s what we’re searching for.”

PBA Finals: Roger Pogoy unfazed by TNT’s 3-2 deficit vs Ginebra

MANILA, Philippines—Roger Pogoy remained unfazed despite TNT’s Game 5 loss to Barangay Ginebra in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals at Araneta Coliseum on Friday night.

Pogoy’s confidence stems from the fact that the Tropang 5G have been in this situation before.

“We’re still positive because we’ve been here before,” Pogoy told the Inquirer after their 100-95 overtime loss to the Gin Kings that put them in a 3-2 series disadvantage.

“We can’t be down. We have to stay positive.”

‘GALING NA KAMI DITO DATI’

Roger Pogoy stays positive on TNT’s chances in the #PBAFinals despite being down 3-2 at the hands of Ginebra. | @MeloFuertesINQ pic.twitter.com/5vDh7WuZEf

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In last season’s Commissioner’s Cup, TNT also found itself in a twice-to-win situation against Ginebra.

But, backed by Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, the Tropang 5G won two straight games to deny the Gin Kings the title.

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